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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X798 EKNMOT history

X798 EKN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

X798 EKN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
169,129 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 EKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 EKN was last recorded at 169,129 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,121 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,129 miles
  • 2021 – 164,628 miles
  • 2020 – 160,931 miles
  • 2019 – 147,253 miles
  • 2018 – 133,933 miles
  • 2017 – 122,557 miles
  • 2016 – 106,980 miles
  • 2015 – 97,988 miles
  • 2014 – 91,010 miles
  • 2013 – 83,501 miles
  • 2012 – 77,265 miles
  • 2011 – 71,532 miles
  • 2010 – 59,137 miles
  • 2009 – 54,380 miles
  • 2008 – 51,930 miles
  • 2007 – 47,399 miles
  • 2006 – 41,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryMovement in the front strut top mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,129 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    703199404700
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement in the front strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail169,121 miles (+4,493)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,121 miles
    Test number
    611577330388
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement in the front strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass164,628 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,628 miles
    Test number
    436909450316
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail164,614 miles (+3,683)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,614 miles
    Test number
    834508091826
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,931 miles (+13,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,931 miles
    Test number
    999045857396
    • AdvisoryBlow from the exhaust manifold area

  6. Pass147,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    147,253 miles
    Test number
    307140975408
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail147,237 miles (+13,304)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,237 miles
    Test number
    437552515511
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass133,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    680999976753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,933 miles (+11,376)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    645118767102
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass122,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    571086564891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,557 miles (+15,577)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    926694999991
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass106,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    481892751683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,979 miles (+8,991)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    310150515728
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass97,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    218451315121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,986 miles (+6,976)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,986 miles
    Test number
    407421315177
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass91,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    686036604113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,009 miles (+7,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    127646404170
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass83,501 miles (+6,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    578070903108
    • 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)

  19. Pass77,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    847786612140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail77,265 miles (+5,733)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    938116212144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass71,532 miles (+21)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    928677771202
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOS wiper jumping
    • NoteService due
    • NoteSlight movement in strut top mounts
    • NoteSmall stone chip in zone b

  22. Fail71,511 miles (+12,374)1 dangerous8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    347014071481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn/rusty
    • NoteOS wiper jumping
    • NoteService due
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes and OSF wheel
    • NoteSlight movement in strut top mounts
    • NoteSmall stone chip in zone b
    • NoteStrong advize on rear brake pads, Close to metal

  23. Pass59,137 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    170190770248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,380 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    120447119274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,930 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,930 miles
    Test number
    983084128290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass47,399 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    904948227272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    470200136212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 EKN

Does X798 EKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 EKN expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 EKN?
The MOT on X798 EKN expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 EKN done?
X798 EKN was recorded at 169,129 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 8,041 miles a year.
Has X798 EKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 EKN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X798 EKN 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 X798 EKN find?
X798 EKN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake discs corroded; movement in the front strut top mounts; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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