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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X801 WRGMOT history

X801 WRG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

X801 WRG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
163,290 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 WRG
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
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 WRG was last recorded at 163,290 miles on 30 May 2024, 5,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,989 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,301 miles
Average per year
4,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,290 miles
  • 2023 – 157,989 miles
  • 2022 – 155,331 miles
  • 2020 – 150,645 miles
  • 2014 – 148,820 miles
  • 2013 – 139,792 miles
  • 2012 – 129,344 miles
  • 2010 – 114,397 miles
  • 2009 – 102,470 miles
  • 2008 – 90,219 miles
  • 2007 – 82,654 miles
  • 2006 – 76,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,290 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,290 miles
    Test number
    490967782510
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail163,290 miles (+5,301)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,290 miles
    Test number
    821193111005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass157,989 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,989 miles
    Test number
    111066019784
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,331 miles (+4,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,331 miles
    Test number
    396244764818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,645 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    277940364651
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s coil springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded

  6. Fail150,645 miles (+1,825)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    727626233938
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s coil springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded

  7. Pass148,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    148,820 miles
    Test number
    755865314006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail148,820 miles (+9,028)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,820 miles
    Test number
    947065714085
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass139,792 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    715439833043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    129,344 miles
    Test number
    118419412056
    • 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)

  11. Fail129,344 miles (+14,947)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,344 miles
    Test number
    687509912050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • 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)

  12. Pass114,397 miles (+11,927)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    832274020387
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass102,470 miles (+20)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    102,470 miles
    Test number
    434114819317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteI)BOTH REAR Brake discs well worn and corroded.
    • NoteIi)Near side front (and to lesser degree Off side front)lower suspension arm(s) inner bush(es) bonding(s) slightly deteriorated;bushes pulling out.
    • NoteIii)Rear wiper blade worn out and Front wiper blades smearing.

  14. Fail102,450 miles (+12,231)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,450 miles
    Test number
    493023919390
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteI)BOTH REAR Brake discs well worn and corroded.
    • NoteIi)Near side front (and to lesser degree Off side front)lower suspension arm(s) inner bush(es) bonding(s) slightly deteriorated;bushes pulling out.
    • NoteIii)Rear wiper blade worn out and Front wiper blades smearing.

  15. Pass90,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,219 miles
    Test number
    941433018353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,219 miles (+7,565)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,219 miles
    Test number
    800203018334
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass82,654 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,654 miles
    Test number
    260361977252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    450239596249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    910289796254
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about X801 WRG

Does X801 WRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X801 WRG expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X801 WRG?
The MOT on X801 WRG expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X801 WRG done?
X801 WRG was recorded at 163,290 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
Has X801 WRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 WRG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X801 WRG 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 WRG find?
X801 WRG passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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