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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.

X794 VYC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass166,952 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass99,278 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,278 miles
    Test number
    740142849339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. Pass80,938 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    711242826384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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