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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X791 DDJMOT history

X791 DDJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 106,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

X791 DDJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
106,272 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 DDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 DDJ was last recorded at 106,272 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 7,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,457 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,815 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,272 miles
  • 2021 – 98,457 miles
  • 2020 – 93,397 miles
  • 2019 – 88,717 miles
  • 2018 – 83,736 miles
  • 2017 – 80,348 miles
  • 2016 – 77,794 miles
  • 2015 – 75,306 miles
  • 2014 – 72,817 miles
  • 2013 – 71,193 miles
  • 2012 – 58,901 miles
  • 2011 – 55,300 miles
  • 2010 – 52,833 miles
  • 2009 – 49,114 miles
  • 2008 – 43,944 miles
  • 2006 – 27,863 miles
  • 2005 – 19,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,272 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,272 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    868089331204
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail106,272 miles (+7,815)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    254112249101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass98,457 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    997350197817
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,457 miles (+5,060)3 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    182374778946
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    196141531135
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail93,397 miles (+4,680)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    913278655862
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass88,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    641728766267
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,716 miles (+4,980)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    876627144940
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    847751075521
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail83,736 miles (+3,388)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    811730734703
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass80,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,348 miles
    Test number
    778836284694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,348 miles (+2,554)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,348 miles
    Test number
    587927074645
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass77,794 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,794 miles
    Test number
    286144905708
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT LIP (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM (INNER-ARM)

  14. Fail77,793 miles (+2,487)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    794145358730
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT CENTER (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT LIP (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM (INNER-ARM)

  15. Fail75,306 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    495700195082
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass75,306 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    735270195007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    967070894019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,817 miles (+1,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    276700594019
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass71,193 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    757528573070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail71,193 miles (+12,292)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    196848373438
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass58,901 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    436359982065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    178883451171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,300 miles (+2,467)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    655863251122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Fail52,833 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    283077440164
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass52,833 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    884117540189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,114 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    200616549470
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass49,114 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    492566849171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,944 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    262363468152
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass43,944 miles (+16,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    671013468198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,863 miles
    Test number
    554710346364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,863 miles (+8,121)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,863 miles
    Test number
    582930946305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass19,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,742 miles
    Test number
    581919225314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X791 DDJ

Does X791 DDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X791 DDJ expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X791 DDJ?
The MOT on X791 DDJ expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X791 DDJ done?
X791 DDJ was recorded at 106,272 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has X791 DDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 DDJ has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X791 DDJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X791 DDJ find?
X791 DDJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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