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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X794 NGHMOT history

X794 NGH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 290,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

X794 NGH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
290,435 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X794 NGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X794 NGH was last recorded at 290,435 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,412 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles
Average per year
10,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 290,435 miles
  • 2025 – 287,412 miles
  • 2024 – 281,685 miles
  • 2023 – 270,993 miles
  • 2022 – 259,456 miles
  • 2021 – 249,977 miles
  • 2020 – 241,184 miles
  • 2019 – 228,668 miles
  • 2017 – 221,732 miles
  • 2016 – 209,675 miles
  • 2015 – 194,686 miles
  • 2014 – 180,815 miles
  • 2013 – 166,385 miles
  • 2012 – 152,762 miles
  • 2011 – 138,640 miles
  • 2010 – 128,412 miles
  • 2009 – 110,044 miles
  • 2008 – 99,216 miles
  • 2007 – 83,701 miles
  • 2006 – 75,573 miles
  • 2005 – 69,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    290,435 miles
    Test number
    229748080158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail290,435 miles (+3,023)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,435 miles
    Test number
    991936234754
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass287,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    287,412 miles
    Test number
    939076213824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail287,412 miles (+5,727)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,412 miles
    Test number
    807966658119
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass281,685 miles (+10,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    281,685 miles
    Test number
    619852079894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass270,993 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    270,993 miles
    Test number
    283042787892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass259,456 miles (+9,479)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    259,456 miles
    Test number
    299018925601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass249,977 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    249,977 miles
    Test number
    698951293538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass241,184 miles (+12,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    241,184 miles
    Test number
    796706494958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass228,668 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    228,668 miles
    Test number
    369845106422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass221,732 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    221,732 miles
    Test number
    386387809921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass209,675 miles (+14,989)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    209,675 miles
    Test number
    121473719797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass194,686 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    194,686 miles
    Test number
    548245549459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail194,683 miles (+13,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,683 miles
    Test number
    800111687253
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail180,815 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,815 miles
    Test number
    778542744345
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass180,815 miles (+14,430)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    180,815 miles
    Test number
    795342144326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass166,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    166,385 miles
    Test number
    445226333376
    • NoteOffside and nearside front wings slight corriosn

  18. Fail166,385 miles (+13,623)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,385 miles
    Test number
    398054033353
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front wings slight corriosn

  19. Pass152,762 miles (+14,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    368696332347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass138,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    167045731367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail138,640 miles (+10,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    637965031347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass128,412 miles (+18,368)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    128,412 miles
    Test number
    671953330319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,044 miles (+10,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    182647109301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,216 miles (+15,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    563327438348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,701 miles (+8,128)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    182373107361
    • NoteLower arm bushes worn
    • NoteN/s cv boot perrished and pin holed
    • NoteO/s/r suspension bush worn

  26. Pass75,573 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    234744516365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass69,532 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    184078425320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,530 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    773697325328
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X794 NGH

Does X794 NGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X794 NGH is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X794 NGH?
The MOT on X794 NGH is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X794 NGH done?
X794 NGH was recorded at 290,435 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,975 miles a year.
Has X794 NGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X794 NGH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X794 NGH 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 X794 NGH find?
X794 NGH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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