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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X795 GAWMOT history

X795 GAW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

X795 GAW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
193,129 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X795 GAW
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
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X795 GAW was last recorded at 193,129 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 7,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,156 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,973 miles
Average per year
8,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,129 miles
  • 2022 – 185,156 miles
  • 2021 – 177,527 miles
  • 2020 – 169,746 miles
  • 2019 – 163,042 miles
  • 2018 – 154,360 miles
  • 2017 – 147,256 miles
  • 2016 – 139,098 miles
  • 2015 – 130,820 miles
  • 2014 – 123,725 miles
  • 2013 – 116,385 miles
  • 2012 – 109,475 miles
  • 2011 – 102,279 miles
  • 2010 – 98,388 miles
  • 2009 – 90,036 miles
  • 2008 – 73,347 miles
  • 2007 – 57,395 miles
  • 2006 – 47,310 miles
  • 2005 – 39,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,129 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight crack in nearside front headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,129 miles (+7,973)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    193,129 miles
    Test number
    181932734031
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass185,156 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    185,156 miles
    Test number
    444744351123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,527 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,527 miles
    Test number
    428276372629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass169,746 miles (+6,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,746 miles
    Test number
    782552648906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass163,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,042 miles
    Test number
    857904549898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail163,037 miles (+8,677)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,037 miles
    Test number
    574243194645
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousExcess play in offside steering rack end
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,360 miles (+7,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,360 miles
    Test number
    906262953626
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass147,256 miles (+8,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,256 miles
    Test number
    806438838305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass139,098 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    113152750607
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight crack in nearside front headlight

  10. Fail139,053 miles (+8,233)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,053 miles
    Test number
    171473983144
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing lower rear inner bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing lower rear inner bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight crack in nearside front headlight

  11. Pass130,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    846219762809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail130,820 miles (+7,095)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    811909145440
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass123,725 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,725 miles
    Test number
    969363674229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail123,697 miles (+7,312)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    769629664285
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteReverse Lamps Not Working

  15. Pass116,385 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    675549263229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail116,380 miles (+6,905)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,380 miles
    Test number
    238069563240
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass109,475 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    467012172286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,398 miles (+7,119)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    737871172223
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass102,279 miles (+3,891)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    966331571241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass98,388 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,388 miles
    Test number
    324974770274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,036 miles (+16,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,036 miles
    Test number
    680435869263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,347 miles (+15,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    970332348256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass57,395 miles (+10,085)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    794447567227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    442579166244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,310 miles (+7,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    714179966217
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass39,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    590330975221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X795 GAW

Does X795 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X795 GAW expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X795 GAW?
The MOT on X795 GAW expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X795 GAW done?
X795 GAW was recorded at 193,129 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 8,545 miles a year.
Has X795 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X795 GAW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on X795 GAW 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 X795 GAW find?
X795 GAW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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