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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X797 PCXMOT history

X797 PCX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

X797 PCX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
155,890 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 PCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 PCX was last recorded at 155,890 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 6,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,361 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,529 miles
Average per year
4,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,890 miles
  • 2021 – 149,361 miles
  • 2020 – 143,885 miles
  • 2019 – 135,925 miles
  • 2018 – 127,598 miles
  • 2017 – 119,387 miles
  • 2016 – 112,093 miles
  • 2015 – 108,908 miles
  • 2014 – 106,354 miles
  • 2013 – 103,690 miles
  • 2012 – 100,591 miles
  • 2011 – 96,746 miles
  • 2010 – 93,814 miles
  • 2008 – 90,988 miles
  • 2007 – 88,645 miles
  • 2006 – 87,392 miles
  • 2005 – 81,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake hoses deteriating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in front strut tops

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,890 miles
    Test number
    319533598059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,890 miles (+6,529)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,890 miles
    Test number
    709815123015
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,361 miles
    Test number
    615771897173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front strut tops

  4. Fail149,361 miles (+5,476)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,361 miles
    Test number
    505796381206
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleave (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front strut tops

  5. Pass143,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,885 miles
    Test number
    554262923923
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top rubber mountings worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack ends

  6. Fail143,885 miles (+7,960)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,885 miles
    Test number
    815508347195
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top rubber mountings worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack ends

  7. Pass135,925 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,925 miles
    Test number
    809705039360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering boot twisted
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes starting to tear
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end

  8. Fail135,925 miles (+8,327)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,925 miles
    Test number
    416466904518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering boot twisted
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes starting to tear
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end

  9. Pass127,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    275996386166
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryCoil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut tops

  10. Fail127,594 miles (+8,207)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,594 miles
    Test number
    873360842854
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryCoil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut tops

  11. Pass119,387 miles (+7,294)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,387 miles
    Test number
    192618345360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  12. Pass112,093 miles (+3,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,093 miles
    Test number
    520170696639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  13. Pass108,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    808225955015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,908 miles (+2,554)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    739724055051
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower streeing belt cracking

  15. Pass106,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    488470064056
    • 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)

  16. Fail106,354 miles (+2,664)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    775149954034
    • FailureLower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass103,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    506412653075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail103,690 miles (+3,099)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    485891653043
    • FailureLower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,591 miles (+3,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    958304632033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    239142931035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,746 miles (+2,932)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    686528621042
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

  22. Pass93,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,814 miles
    Test number
    711191820071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,814 miles (+2,826)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,814 miles
    Test number
    623710920073
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  24. Pass90,988 miles (+2,343)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    540185828362
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmissions light on

  25. Pass88,645 miles (+1,253)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    403946987213
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight side wall damage
    • NoteWipers poor

  26. Pass87,392 miles (+5,819)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,392 miles
    Test number
    342309986244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine warning lamp is on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a small chunk out of side wall

  27. Pass81,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    200678885275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X797 PCX

Does X797 PCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 PCX expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 PCX?
The MOT on X797 PCX expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 PCX done?
X797 PCX was recorded at 155,890 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
Has X797 PCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 PCX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X797 PCX 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 PCX find?
X797 PCX passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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