
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X794 VYCMOT history
X794 VYC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 166,952 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X794 VYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 22 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X794 VYC was last recorded at 166,952 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 166,942 miles · 6 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 5,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 166,952 miles
- 2021 – 162,853 miles
- 2020 – 159,833 miles
- 2019 – 155,623 miles
- 2018 – 151,807 miles
- 2017 – 146,858 miles
- 2016 – 141,627 miles
- 2015 – 135,165 miles
- 2014 – 129,884 miles
- 2013 – 124,163 miles
- 2012 – 117,908 miles
- 2011 – 111,955 miles
- 2010 – 105,556 miles
- 2009 – 99,278 miles
- 2008 – 93,615 miles
- 2007 – 87,247 miles
- 2006 – 80,938 miles
- 2005 – 73,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- 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 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,952 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 166,952 miles
- Test number
- 428266210894
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail166,942 miles (+4,089)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,942 miles
- Test number
- 577381100178
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass162,853 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 162,853 miles
- Test number
- 947364583250
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail162,849 miles (+3,016)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,849 miles
- Test number
- 183174320641
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass159,833 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 159,833 miles
- Test number
- 495983785248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail159,831 miles (+4,208)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,831 miles
- Test number
- 813731827868
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,623 miles (+3,816)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 155,623 miles
- Test number
- 763615011134
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
Pass151,807 miles (+4,949)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 151,807 miles
- Test number
- 218526889445
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight bind from the nearside rear brake
- AdvisoryThe nearside rear brake disc is in a very poor condition
Pass146,858 miles (+5,231)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 146,858 miles
- Test number
- 717482871076
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass141,627 miles (+6,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 141,627 miles
- Test number
- 640622855402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryDamage to top and bottom offside of windscreen
Pass135,165 miles (+5,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 135,165 miles
- Test number
- 571304344883
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have low tread
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are corroding
Pass129,884 miles (+5,721)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 129,884 miles
- Test number
- 485934524435
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteThe sidewalls on both rear tyres are deteriorating
Pass124,163 miles (+6,255)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 124,163 miles
- Test number
- 309900833344
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating
- NoteOffside sill is damaged
Pass117,908 miles (+5,953)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 117,908 miles
- Test number
- 575636022310
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside sill is damaged
Pass111,955 miles (+6,399)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 111,955 miles
- Test number
- 725815431358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteWindscreen damaged on offside lower corner
Pass105,556 miles (+6,278)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 105,556 miles
- Test number
- 842652540378
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and have cuts in treads
- NoteWindscreen damaged on offside lower corner
Pass99,278 miles (+5,663)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 99,278 miles
- Test number
- 740142849339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,615 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 93,615 miles
- Test number
- 242229428339
- 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)
Pass87,247 miles (+6,309)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 87,247 miles
- Test number
- 500275737343
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop split
Pass80,938 miles (+7,526)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 80,938 miles
- Test number
- 711242826384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 73,412 miles
- Test number
- 351388125309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X794 VYC
- Does X794 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X794 VYC expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X794 VYC?
- The MOT on X794 VYC expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X794 VYC done?
- X794 VYC was recorded at 166,952 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
- Has X794 VYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X794 VYC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on X794 VYC 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 VYC find?
- X794 VYC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.; front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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