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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X794 UPCMOT history

X794 UPC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

X794 UPC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
170,632 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X794 UPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X794 UPC was last recorded at 170,632 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 15,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,662 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
15,970 miles
Average per year
7,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,632 miles
  • 2022 – 154,662 miles
  • 2021 – 150,233 miles
  • 2020 – 146,258 miles
  • 2019 – 141,692 miles
  • 2018 – 134,260 miles
  • 2017 – 126,772 miles
  • 2016 – 122,962 miles
  • 2015 – 104,599 miles
  • 2014 – 90,445 miles
  • 2013 – 82,561 miles
  • 2012 – 77,198 miles
  • 2011 – 70,511 miles
  • 2010 – 66,379 miles
  • 2009 – 61,842 miles
  • 2008 – 56,071 miles
  • 2007 – 50,477 miles
  • 2006 – 44,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,632 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

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.

  • O/s/r bump stop broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,632 miles
    Test number
    218876432962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  2. Fail170,632 miles (+15,970)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,632 miles
    Test number
    757320018579
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  3. Pass154,662 miles (+4,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,662 miles
    Test number
    699874787812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass150,233 miles (+3,975)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,233 miles
    Test number
    953211318157
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,258 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    966540646451
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop broken.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail146,049 miles (+4,357)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,049 miles
    Test number
    365701778446
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop broken.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,692 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,692 miles
    Test number
    735582313542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail141,691 miles (+7,431)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,691 miles
    Test number
    555858328485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,260 miles (+7,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,260 miles
    Test number
    689279458363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass126,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    876405745132
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  11. Fail126,772 miles (+3,810)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    717298497729
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  12. Pass122,962 miles (+18,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,962 miles
    Test number
    171651872521
    • AdvisoryBad connection nearside side reapeater
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak offside outer cv gaiter

  13. Pass104,599 miles (+14,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    475204255093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass90,445 miles (+7,884)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    686252454055
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Axle Beam corroded

  15. Pass82,561 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    135082953406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    119051852082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail77,198 miles (+6,687)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    548791352055
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,511 miles (+4,132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    647759341079
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront service brakes show imbalance.

  19. Pass66,379 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    824407740060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass61,842 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,842 miles
    Test number
    881367539084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,071 miles (+5,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    413889838006
    • NoteFront no. plate slightly damaged

  22. Pass50,477 miles (+5,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    301824047036
    • NoteFront nomber plate has damage

  23. Fail44,929 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    743042356084
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  24. Pass44,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    751062856073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X794 UPC

Does X794 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X794 UPC expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X794 UPC?
The MOT on X794 UPC expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X794 UPC done?
X794 UPC was recorded at 170,632 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 7,359 miles a year.
Has X794 UPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X794 UPC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X794 UPC 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 UPC find?
X794 UPC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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