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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X799 GFJMOT history

X799 GFJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 266,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

X799 GFJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
266,795 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X799 GFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X799 GFJ was last recorded at 266,795 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 9,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,486 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,309 miles
Average per year
10,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,795 miles
  • 2025 – 257,486 miles
  • 2024 – 246,303 miles
  • 2023 – 234,265 miles
  • 2022 – 223,298 miles
  • 2021 – 211,745 miles
  • 2020 – 202,900 miles
  • 2019 – 191,811 miles
  • 2018 – 179,983 miles
  • 2017 – 168,000 miles
  • 2016 – 167,986 miles
  • 2015 – 157,863 miles
  • 2014 – 146,258 miles
  • 2013 – 134,812 miles
  • 2012 – 122,933 miles
  • 2011 – 114,421 miles
  • 2010 – 98,606 miles
  • 2009 – 83,752 miles
  • 2008 – 75,303 miles
  • 2006 – 62,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,795 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front windscreen damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass266,795 miles (+9,309)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    266,795 miles
    Test number
    770732154822
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass257,486 miles (+11,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    257,486 miles
    Test number
    536498202540
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass246,303 miles (+12,038)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    246,303 miles
    Test number
    607138641507
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  4. Pass234,265 miles (+10,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    234,265 miles
    Test number
    175701806999
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass223,298 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    223,298 miles
    Test number
    788554118036
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  6. Fail223,293 miles (+11,548)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,293 miles
    Test number
    324299883228
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  7. Pass211,745 miles (+8,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    211,745 miles
    Test number
    259848472494
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill blistering
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH.brake 16% on min

  8. Pass202,900 miles (+11,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    202,900 miles
    Test number
    152756719779
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has damage
    • AdvisoryFront x 2 top mounts sllight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass191,811 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    191,811 miles
    Test number
    332616628045
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has damage / crack

  10. Fail191,782 miles (+11,799)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,782 miles
    Test number
    693186096860
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has damage / crack

  11. Pass179,983 miles (+11,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,983 miles
    Test number
    551109487932
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryH.brake 16% on min efficiency

  12. Pass168,000 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    168,000 miles
    Test number
    101275136952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill painted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush split
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  13. Fail167,995 miles (+9)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,995 miles
    Test number
    255578097190
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill painted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush split
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  14. Fail167,986 miles (+10,123)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,986 miles
    Test number
    583221171585
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass157,863 miles (+11,605)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    157,863 miles
    Test number
    709497375117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass146,258 miles (+11,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    728443964124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail134,812 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,812 miles
    Test number
    428559963160
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass134,812 miles (+11,879)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,812 miles
    Test number
    748589563142
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass122,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    965571172100
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail122,933 miles (+8,512)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    327880772158
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass114,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    995804051030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,421 miles (+15,815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    166724851426
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass98,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    151372060021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,606 miles (+14,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    610642160093
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass83,752 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    654292949008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,303 miles (+12,571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    973543968048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,732 miles (+20,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    352483156399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    151178716450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X799 GFJ

Does X799 GFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X799 GFJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X799 GFJ?
The MOT on X799 GFJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X799 GFJ done?
X799 GFJ was recorded at 266,795 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 10,894 miles a year.
Has X799 GFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X799 GFJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X799 GFJ 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 X799 GFJ find?
X799 GFJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round and rear; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both, and 1 more.

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