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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and White · Petrol · 1961 · 1,600 cc

778 XULMOT history

778 XUL is a green and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
69,100 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
778 XUL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

778 XUL was last recorded at 69,100 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,325 miles · 26 May 2021
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,100 miles
  • 2021 – 68,325 miles
  • 2019 – 68,018 miles
  • 2018 – 66,660 miles
  • 2016 – 65,076 miles
  • 2015 – 61,384 miles
  • 2014 – 58,942 miles
  • 2013 – 57,339 miles
  • 2011 – 57,308 miles
  • 2009 – 57,308 miles
  • 2008 – 57,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,100 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,100 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    335277800353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,325 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    625932209224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,018 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    337861997346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,660 miles (+1,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    779850066192
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s rear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance high at 29%
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight bind on n/s front brake
    • AdvisoryWashers just run out

  5. Pass65,076 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    310179947926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,059 miles (+3,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    301521254742
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort oil leaking on rears (3.7.B.6a)

  7. Pass61,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    596473662734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,384 miles (+2,442)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    516926567922
    • FailureBraking system leaking both rear brake drums (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass58,942 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    365457544267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,935 miles (+1,596)21 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    755890844211
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
    • NoteRubbing noises from o/s and n/s/r brake drums when rotated ADVISE further investigation

  11. Pass57,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    368211673153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail57,339 miles (+31)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    878561073113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass57,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    416543441299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    342978339239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    911092798149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 778 XUL

What vehicle is registration 778 XUL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 778 XUL on a green and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 778 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 778 XUL expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 778 XUL?
The MOT on 778 XUL expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 778 XUL done?
778 XUL was recorded at 69,100 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 846 miles a year.
Has 778 XUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 778 XUL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on 778 XUL 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 778 XUL find?
778 XUL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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