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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

780 KABMOT history

780 KAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 119,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

780 KAB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,259 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
780 KAB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

780 KAB was last recorded at 119,259 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,501 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,758 miles
Average per year
9,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,259 miles
  • 2025 – 117,501 miles
  • 2024 – 105,042 miles
  • 2023 – 98,811 miles
  • 2022 – 83,739 miles
  • 2021 – 70,679 miles
  • 2019 – 53,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,259 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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,259 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,259 miles
    Test number
    104674947868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,501 miles (+12,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    231735445365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass105,042 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    836588907125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass98,811 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    948809201971
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components
  5. Fail98,811 miles (+15,072)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    349090859265
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components
  6. Pass83,739 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    311029648475
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
  7. Fail83,737 miles (+13,058)4 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    320262737725
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE [225/40/18 ] BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass70,679 miles (+17,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    535891170076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass53,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    499698731473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall damged
  10. Fail53,312 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    595024651070
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall damged

Questions about 780 KAB

What vehicle is registration 780 KAB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 780 KAB on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2016. 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 780 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 780 KAB is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 780 KAB?
The MOT on 780 KAB is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 780 KAB done?
780 KAB was recorded at 119,259 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 9,823 miles a year.
Has 780 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 780 KAB has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 780 KAB 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 780 KAB find?
780 KAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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