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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X796 DACMOT history

X796 DAC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

X796 DAC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
128,748 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 DAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 DAC was last recorded at 128,748 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,746 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,748 miles
  • 2021 – 127,268 miles
  • 2019 – 122,887 miles
  • 2018 – 116,006 miles
  • 2017 – 112,211 miles
  • 2016 – 108,702 miles
  • 2015 – 103,244 miles
  • 2014 – 98,696 miles
  • 2013 – 95,090 miles
  • 2012 – 90,743 miles
  • 2011 – 85,035 miles
  • 2010 – 71,368 miles
  • 2009 – 63,050 miles
  • 2008 – 57,558 miles
  • 2007 – 46,000 miles
  • 2006 – 38,161 miles
  • 2005 – 32,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,748 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug Area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,748 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    781821299182
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Fail128,746 miles (+1,478)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    567171420418
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet Wouldn't Open. (3.1 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass127,268 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,268 miles
    Test number
    313456260028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,266 miles (+4,379)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,266 miles
    Test number
    913252221762
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Seated Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,887 miles (+6,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    215551905267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass116,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    920835706477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot TOP MOUNTING (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Fail116,006 miles (+3,795)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    997545947526
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot TOP MOUNTING (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass112,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    785336069050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,211 miles (+3,509)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    537183997695
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass108,702 miles (+5,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    238146618090
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Under Vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns/os (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryInner Steering Rack Play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass103,244 miles (+4,548)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    796341225182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNSF steering rack gaiter secure but does move
    • NoteDamage to OSF wheel arch
    • NoteSlight play in OSF steering arm

  12. Pass98,696 miles (+3,606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,696 miles
    Test number
    708136924183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  13. Pass95,090 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    225634523444
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust poor

  14. Fail95,090 miles (+4,347)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    685286513161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust poor

  15. Pass90,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    679036212174
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly and rear brake application slightly uneven brakes may require repair

  16. Fail90,743 miles (+5,708)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    768866212185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly and rear brake application slightly uneven brakes may require repair

  17. Pass85,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    475917811159
    • NoteEml on

  18. Fail85,035 miles (+13,667)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    259406411473
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEml on

  19. Pass71,368 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    972787410120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,050 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    110528799431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Fail63,050 miles (+5,492)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    503397399055
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass57,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    362502218155
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail57,558 miles (+11,558)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    793732818116
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass46,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    394484347147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,000 miles (+7,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    842534547112
    • FailureAxle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  26. Pass38,161 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    293173976474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    32,106 miles
    Test number
    502208675188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 DAC

Does X796 DAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 DAC expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 DAC?
The MOT on X796 DAC expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 DAC done?
X796 DAC was recorded at 128,748 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has X796 DAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 DAC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X796 DAC 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 X796 DAC find?
X796 DAC passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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