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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,997 cc

X801 HLMMOT history

X801 HLM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

X801 HLM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
176,275 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 HLM was last recorded at 176,275 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,540 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
6,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,275 miles
  • 2021 – 175,540 miles
  • 2020 – 173,327 miles
  • 2019 – 171,142 miles
  • 2018 – 168,268 miles
  • 2017 – 164,964 miles
  • 2016 – 158,978 miles
  • 2014 – 153,441 miles
  • 2013 – 147,366 miles
  • 2012 – 140,116 miles
  • 2011 – 130,602 miles
  • 2010 – 123,221 miles
  • 2009 – 109,793 miles
  • 2008 – 95,291 miles
  • 2007 – 78,333 miles
  • 2006 – 61,181 miles
  • 2005 – 45,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,275 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm pivot bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Reversing lights on when in neutral

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,275 miles (+735)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,275 miles
    Test number
    980536407527
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.

  2. Pass175,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,540 miles
    Test number
    804995340918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights on when in neutral

  3. Fail175,540 miles (+2,213)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,540 miles
    Test number
    878676630481
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from downpipe and rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights on when in neutral

  4. Pass173,327 miles (+2,185)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,327 miles
    Test number
    290077736861
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass171,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,142 miles
    Test number
    638430379810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,131 miles (+2,863)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,131 miles
    Test number
    271078862034
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass168,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,268 miles
    Test number
    990991109043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,258 miles (+3,294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,258 miles
    Test number
    628381829214
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass164,964 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    164,964 miles
    Test number
    135372074978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Fail164,897 miles (+5,919)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,897 miles
    Test number
    990626528777
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass158,978 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,978 miles
    Test number
    903742505223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,975 miles (+5,534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,975 miles
    Test number
    736204048271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass153,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    153,441 miles
    Test number
    109381734389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,441 miles (+6,075)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,441 miles
    Test number
    948141534357
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass147,366 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,366 miles
    Test number
    528932833357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,116 miles (+9,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    140,116 miles
    Test number
    795271032354
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass130,602 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,602 miles
    Test number
    118195731349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  18. Fail130,602 miles (+7,381)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,602 miles
    Test number
    346304831385
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  19. Pass123,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    750658020380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail123,221 miles (+13,428)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    910918620312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass109,793 miles (+14,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    109,793 miles
    Test number
    893900109322
    • NotePlay in both front top shock mounts

  22. Pass95,291 miles (+1,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,291 miles
    Test number
    492695618321
    • NoteAll advisory as last time

  23. Fail94,047 miles (+15,714)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,047 miles
    Test number
    440158798211
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorbers covers broken
    • NoteN/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm on edge,3 mm wear testable
    • NoteReverse lights on in neutral

  24. Pass78,333 miles (+17,152)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    403140517319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock covers broken
    • NoteEngine beather hose split
    • NoteReverse lights on in N

  25. Pass61,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    710970626372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,181 miles (+15,602)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    180729516368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass45,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,579 miles
    Test number
    663415425383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about X801 HLM

Does X801 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X801 HLM expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X801 HLM?
The MOT on X801 HLM expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X801 HLM done?
X801 HLM was recorded at 176,275 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,729 miles a year.
Has X801 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 HLM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X801 HLM 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 X801 HLM find?
X801 HLM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded all 4, and 3 more.

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