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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X794 XDEMOT history

X794 XDE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

X794 XDE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
131,318 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X794 XDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X794 XDE was last recorded at 131,318 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,317 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,318 miles
  • 2020 – 130,249 miles
  • 2019 – 118,055 miles
  • 2018 – 118,050 miles
  • 2017 – 116,205 miles
  • 2016 – 114,136 miles
  • 2015 – 112,150 miles
  • 2014 – 108,649 miles
  • 2013 – 104,799 miles
  • 2012 – 100,738 miles
  • 2011 – 96,754 miles
  • 2010 – 92,426 miles
  • 2009 – 88,551 miles
  • 2008 – 83,219 miles
  • 2007 – 77,639 miles
  • 2006 – 68,457 miles
  • 2005 – 55,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,318 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,318 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,318 miles
    Test number
    565273027582
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,317 miles (+1,068)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    427003847294
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,249 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,249 miles
    Test number
    735894982126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,246 miles (+12,191)3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,246 miles
    Test number
    337526610524
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Run flat (5.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt badly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,055 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    202675010234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints.

  6. Fail118,050 miles (+1,845)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,050 miles
    Test number
    824502373002
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

  7. Pass116,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,205 miles
    Test number
    823359997661
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joint on n/s and o/s.

  8. Fail116,205 miles (+2,069)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,205 miles
    Test number
    618320562096
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joint on n/s and o/s.

  9. Pass114,136 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    177795773773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings.

  10. Pass112,150 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    262120508334
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail112,104 miles (+3,455)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    926424044197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,649 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    957278984203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,550 miles (+3,751)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    835320084209
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass104,799 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,799 miles
    Test number
    517624093272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,738 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    315470692478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    697963891279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail96,754 miles (+4,328)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    147013491286
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass92,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    832668170207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,425 miles (+3,874)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,425 miles
    Test number
    813828170262
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail88,551 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    292613899223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass88,551 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    852203299217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,219 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    751090378222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,639 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,639 miles
    Test number
    154045797284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,457 miles (+12,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    722521146376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass55,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    55,515 miles
    Test number
    824772935364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X794 XDE

Does X794 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X794 XDE expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X794 XDE?
The MOT on X794 XDE expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X794 XDE done?
X794 XDE was recorded at 131,318 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has X794 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X794 XDE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X794 XDE 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 XDE find?
X794 XDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle., and 3 more.

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