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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

K78 EUCMOT history

K78 EUC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

K78 EUC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
165,370 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 EUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 EUC was last recorded at 165,370 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,325 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,370 miles
  • 2022 – 163,438 miles
  • 2017 – 162,965 miles
  • 2016 – 161,317 miles
  • 2011 – 156,507 miles
  • 2009 – 150,345 miles
  • 2008 – 129,159 miles
  • 2006 – 118,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,370 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slight stretch on rims
  • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met brake effort required
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Car lowered

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,370 miles (+45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,370 miles
    Test number
    797128600589
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slight stretch on rims
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met brake effort required
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail165,325 miles (+1,887)3 dangerous18 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,325 miles
    Test number
    398883450640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning fan belt loose causing it be feel notchy (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres been stretched slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front link arm top bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorating

  3. Pass163,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,438 miles
    Test number
    258844643149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

  4. Fail163,438 miles (+473)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,438 miles
    Test number
    897818019346
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bush perishing but no play

  5. Pass162,965 miles (+1,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,965 miles
    Test number
    185699573379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCar lowered

  6. Pass161,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    161,317 miles
    Test number
    251152523756
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four
    • AdvisoryCar lowered

  7. Fail161,317 miles (+4,810)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,317 miles
    Test number
    143339308651
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four
    • AdvisoryCar lowered

  8. Pass156,507 miles (+154)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    156,507 miles
    Test number
    336202421078
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  9. Fail156,353 miles (+6,008)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,353 miles
    Test number
    186537511421
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  10. Pass150,345 miles (+12,338)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    150,345 miles
    Test number
    443292259444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSome deterioration to ns front flexible brake pipe

  11. Pass138,007 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    138,007 miles
    Test number
    842843719099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat deteriorating
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNs steering rack gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteOs front outer cv boot perished

  12. Fail138,007 miles (+8,848)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,007 miles
    Test number
    953013919015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat deteriorating
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNs steering rack gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteOs front outer cv boot perished

  13. Pass129,159 miles (+10,612)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    129,159 miles
    Test number
    332018518096
    • NoteNs front anti roll bar link rod top bush worn
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on inner edge to legal limit
    • NoteNs rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge and out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteOs front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • NoteOs rear tyre worn on both edges and outer wheel rim buckled slightly

  14. Fail118,547 miles6 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,547 miles
    Test number
    791583356315
    • Repaired at testHand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteSome wear in ns front anti roll bar link rod top bush

  15. Pass118,547 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    118,547 miles
    Test number
    982423556358
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteSome wear in ns front anti roll bar link rod top bush

Questions about K78 EUC

Does K78 EUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 EUC expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 EUC?
The MOT on K78 EUC expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 EUC done?
K78 EUC was recorded at 165,370 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
Has K78 EUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 EUC has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K78 EUC 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 K78 EUC find?
K78 EUC passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes, and 4 more.

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