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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X804 KNPMOT history

X804 KNP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

X804 KNP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
131,720 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X804 KNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X804 KNP was last recorded at 131,720 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,552 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
5,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,720 miles
  • 2022 – 122,015 miles
  • 2021 – 116,036 miles
  • 2020 – 114,551 miles
  • 2019 – 107,456 miles
  • 2018 – 103,423 miles
  • 2017 – 101,506 miles
  • 2016 – 99,435 miles
  • 2015 – 98,335 miles
  • 2014 – 95,604 miles
  • 2013 – 92,409 miles
  • 2012 – 87,538 miles
  • 2011 – 81,540 miles
  • 2010 – 78,460 miles
  • 2009 – 71,680 miles
  • 2008 – 60,696 miles
  • 2007 – 51,504 miles
  • 2006 – 43,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,720 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All mostly over rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,720 miles (+168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,720 miles
    Test number
    118322450363
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All mostly over rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,552 miles (+9,537)3 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,552 miles
    Test number
    950879729662
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All mostly over rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,015 miles (+342)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,015 miles
    Test number
    945135918724
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail121,673 miles (+5,637)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    690446238372
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,036 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,036 miles
    Test number
    816335300636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,551 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    207935044024
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheels have slight play side to side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear coil springs corroded

  7. Fail114,551 miles (+7,095)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    153533711915
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheels have slight play side to side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear coil springs corroded

  8. Pass107,456 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    529062260019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    474305067383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail103,423 miles (+1,917)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    369632780723
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass101,506 miles (+2,071)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,506 miles
    Test number
    585093984274
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal min (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes starting to bind
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass99,435 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,435 miles
    Test number
    324604972450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass98,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    470279700886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail98,335 miles (+2,731)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    892025712622
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,604 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    848835854247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail95,598 miles (+3,189)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,598 miles
    Test number
    345483954458
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass92,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,409 miles
    Test number
    636752143296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail92,409 miles (+4,871)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,409 miles
    Test number
    937581543290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass87,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    658251342220
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Fail87,538 miles (+5,998)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    959501642232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass81,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    336915641248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,540 miles (+3,080)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    159775241210
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass78,460 miles (+6,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    371288830460
    • NoteAll four tyres low

  24. Pass71,680 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    220577839285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,672 miles (+10,976)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    954511839209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass60,696 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    430251738207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    724449527213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,504 miles (+7,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    890459127283
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass43,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    244001926297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X804 KNP

Does X804 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X804 KNP expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X804 KNP?
The MOT on X804 KNP expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X804 KNP done?
X804 KNP was recorded at 131,720 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
Has X804 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X804 KNP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X804 KNP 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 X804 KNP find?
X804 KNP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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