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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X797 GJMMOT history

X797 GJM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

X797 GJM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
174,858 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 GJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 GJM was last recorded at 174,858 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 7,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,021 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,837 miles
Average per year
7,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,858 miles
  • 2021 – 167,021 miles
  • 2020 – 157,917 miles
  • 2019 – 149,978 miles
  • 2018 – 141,508 miles
  • 2017 – 134,729 miles
  • 2016 – 126,364 miles
  • 2015 – 117,154 miles
  • 2014 – 110,783 miles
  • 2013 – 103,989 miles
  • 2012 – 98,372 miles
  • 2011 – 92,203 miles
  • 2010 – 85,400 miles
  • 2009 – 78,253 miles
  • 2008 – 71,792 miles
  • 2007 – 63,532 miles
  • 2005 – 47,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,858 miles
    Test number
    510042125538
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,826 miles (+7,805)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,826 miles
    Test number
    861488826201
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,021 miles (+9,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,021 miles
    Test number
    714296283312
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,917 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,917 miles
    Test number
    549605019355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,978 miles
    Test number
    882089413090
    • 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))

  6. Fail149,978 miles (+8,470)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,978 miles
    Test number
    960232234434
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  7. Pass141,508 miles (+6,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,508 miles
    Test number
    655706652767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  8. Pass134,729 miles (+8,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,729 miles
    Test number
    154496785384
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEmmissions lightly smoky at idle
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  9. Pass126,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    841235989625
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Fail126,364 miles (+9,210)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    479513891489
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass117,154 miles (+6,371)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,154 miles
    Test number
    467369005077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split

  12. Pass110,783 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    468576704083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,989 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    347782303067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,372 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    246433602019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,203 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    448075701004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,400 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    173294200084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,253 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    702226809057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,792 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    150286628455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,532 miles (+16,488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    913506517092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,044 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,044 miles
    Test number
    901467345348
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

Questions about X797 GJM

Does X797 GJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 GJM expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 GJM?
The MOT on X797 GJM expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 GJM done?
X797 GJM was recorded at 174,858 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 7,938 miles a year.
Has X797 GJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 GJM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X797 GJM 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 X797 GJM find?
X797 GJM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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