Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X794 PTLMOT history
X794 PTL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 117,123 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X794 PTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X794 PTL was last recorded at 117,123 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,123 miles · 3 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 117,123 miles
- 2021 – 111,789 miles
- 2019 – 110,181 miles
- 2018 – 106,607 miles
- 2017 – 100,991 miles
- 2016 – 97,724 miles
- 2015 – 90,697 miles
- 2014 – 81,520 miles
- 2013 – 78,623 miles
- 2012 – 74,775 miles
- 2011 – 66,733 miles
- 2010 – 62,010 miles
- 2009 – 57,324 miles
- 2008 – 50,840 miles
- 2007 – 44,667 miles
- 2006 – 37,828 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,123 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,123 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,123 miles
- Test number
- 285710078765
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Fail117,123 miles (+5,334)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,123 miles
- Test number
- 928364576572
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strutt top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Pass111,789 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 111,789 miles
- Test number
- 205855834998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail111,789 miles (+1,608)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,789 miles
- Test number
- 771485650708
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play play at rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,181 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,181 miles
- Test number
- 524310245758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension springs corroded
Fail110,179 miles (+3,572)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,179 miles
- Test number
- 334973836268
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,607 miles (+95)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 106,607 miles
- Test number
- 995038127035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExcessive play in steering rack offside
Fail106,512 miles (+5,521)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,512 miles
- Test number
- 520192680418
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExcessive play in steering rack offside
Pass100,991 miles (+3,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 100,991 miles
- Test number
- 400607852923
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySlight wear in os/f inner steering rack ball joint
Pass97,724 miles (+7,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,724 miles
- Test number
- 646079318624
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing
- AdvisoryWipers
Pass90,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 90,697 miles
- Test number
- 222508244290
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,697 miles (+9,177)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,697 miles
- Test number
- 652732467886
- FailureRear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,520 miles (+2,897)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,520 miles
- Test number
- 339422654268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,623 miles (+3,848)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 78,623 miles
- Test number
- 878596063211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,775 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 74,775 miles
- Test number
- 649259862201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,733 miles
- Test number
- 678426051272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,733 miles (+4,723)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,733 miles
- Test number
- 375916651285
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 62,010 miles
- Test number
- 862616850286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,008 miles (+4,684)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,008 miles
- Test number
- 213936650270
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,324 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,324 miles
- Test number
- 250326469269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,322 miles (+6,482)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,322 miles
- Test number
- 713665469283
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,840 miles (+6,173)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,840 miles
- Test number
- 630505648265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,667 miles (+6,839)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 44,667 miles
- Test number
- 923103057211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,828 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 37,828 miles
- Test number
- 611552166274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X794 PTL
- Does X794 PTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X794 PTL expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X794 PTL?
- The MOT on X794 PTL expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X794 PTL done?
- X794 PTL was recorded at 117,123 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
- Has X794 PTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X794 PTL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on X794 PTL 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 PTL find?
- X794 PTL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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