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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X79 FGTMOT history

X79 FGT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

X79 FGT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
195,616 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 FGT was last recorded at 195,616 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 14,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,976 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,640 miles
Average per year
6,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,616 miles
  • 2024 – 180,976 miles
  • 2023 – 165,882 miles
  • 2022 – 165,818 miles
  • 2020 – 164,798 miles
  • 2019 – 160,097 miles
  • 2018 – 152,320 miles
  • 2016 – 139,615 miles
  • 2015 – 132,849 miles
  • 2014 – 126,491 miles
  • 2013 – 120,310 miles
  • 2012 – 115,010 miles
  • 2011 – 111,085 miles
  • 2010 – 105,546 miles
  • 2009 – 99,906 miles
  • 2007 – 88,572 miles
  • 2005 – 72,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,616 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,616 miles (+14,640)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    195,616 miles
    Test number
    5116029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,976 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,976 miles
    Test number
    3870657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,939 miles (+15,057)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,939 miles
    Test number
    3869643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,882 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,882 miles
    Test number
    751376151848
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass165,818 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,818 miles
    Test number
    469814204644
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Fail165,818 miles (+1,020)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,818 miles
    Test number
    187072686531
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Pass164,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,798 miles
    Test number
    529132706395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,798 miles (+4,701)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,798 miles
    Test number
    860890584321
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,097 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    592931609167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under body wet due to weather unable to see fully (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryMot test carried out in wet conditions

  10. Fail160,097 miles (+7,777)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    858805425579
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under body wet due to weather unable to see fully (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryMot test carried out in wet conditions

  11. Pass152,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,320 miles
    Test number
    663587501520
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes rusty

  12. Fail152,320 miles (+12,705)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,320 miles
    Test number
    265107063145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes rusty

  13. Pass139,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,615 miles
    Test number
    302200064993
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail139,612 miles (+6,763)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,612 miles
    Test number
    813786374030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass132,849 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,849 miles
    Test number
    287736471168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,491 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    449486194238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,310 miles (+5,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    636919783299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass115,010 miles (+3,925)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    309050752221
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail111,085 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    288925121237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,085 miles (+5,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    775565521267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass105,546 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,546 miles
    Test number
    881411720273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass99,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    272529119226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,902 miles (+11,330)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    354749719438
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass88,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    214597617345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,572 miles (+16,293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    241687017385
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass72,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    502011345313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,279 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    190811445355
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • NoteADVICE O/S/F DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Questions about X79 FGT

Does X79 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 FGT is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X79 FGT?
The MOT on X79 FGT is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X79 FGT done?
X79 FGT was recorded at 195,616 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
Has X79 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 FGT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X79 FGT 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 FGT find?
X79 FGT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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