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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X79 EKMMOT history

X79 EKM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

X79 EKM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
136,651 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 EKM was last recorded at 136,651 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,805 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,651 miles
  • 2024 – 134,805 miles
  • 2023 – 132,906 miles
  • 2022 – 130,805 miles
  • 2021 – 127,985 miles
  • 2020 – 124,886 miles
  • 2019 – 121,242 miles
  • 2018 – 117,433 miles
  • 2016 – 110,538 miles
  • 2015 – 105,408 miles
  • 2014 – 100,768 miles
  • 2013 – 94,920 miles
  • 2012 – 88,356 miles
  • 2011 – 81,507 miles
  • 2010 – 75,181 miles
  • 2009 – 67,364 miles
  • 2008 – 60,540 miles
  • 2007 – 53,536 miles
  • 2006 – 46,441 miles
  • 2005 – 39,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,651 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,651 miles (+1,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    483723075977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,805 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    722494518912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,805 miles (+1,899)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    341084907941
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,906 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    824629435766
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,903 miles (+2,098)1 dangerous3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,903 miles
    Test number
    213964760653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass130,805 miles (+2,820)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    995260137282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass127,985 miles (+3,099)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,985 miles
    Test number
    727726916627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass124,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,886 miles
    Test number
    493037447607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,886 miles (+3,644)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,886 miles
    Test number
    318291761501
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass121,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,242 miles
    Test number
    393425009223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail121,242 miles (+3,809)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,242 miles
    Test number
    633794001588
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass117,433 miles (+6,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,433 miles
    Test number
    566485351146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass110,538 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    923826098025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Fail110,538 miles (+5,130)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    731393988342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass105,408 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,408 miles
    Test number
    378083326868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,768 miles (+5,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    499454874251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass94,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,920 miles
    Test number
    526835873201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail94,920 miles (+6,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,920 miles
    Test number
    559785973295
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,356 miles (+6,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,356 miles
    Test number
    637068272205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass81,507 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    778796461256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail81,484 miles (+6,303)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    335379351281
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,181 miles (+7,817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    651309150275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

  23. Pass67,364 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,364 miles
    Test number
    392188259256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,540 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,540 miles
    Test number
    664079858223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,536 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    181813247201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,441 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,441 miles
    Test number
    284254846287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,439 miles
    Test number
    502045745262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 EKM

Does X79 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 EKM expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 EKM?
The MOT on X79 EKM expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 EKM done?
X79 EKM was recorded at 136,651 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has X79 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 EKM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X79 EKM 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 X79 EKM find?
X79 EKM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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