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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L78 EELMOT history

L78 EEL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

L78 EEL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
175,194 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 EEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 EEL was last recorded at 175,194 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 2,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,168 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,026 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,194 miles
  • 2021 – 173,168 miles
  • 2020 – 172,003 miles
  • 2019 – 169,786 miles
  • 2018 – 167,903 miles
  • 2017 – 164,246 miles
  • 2016 – 159,558 miles
  • 2015 – 155,615 miles
  • 2014 – 148,898 miles
  • 2013 – 146,118 miles
  • 2011 – 141,566 miles
  • 2010 – 137,905 miles
  • 2009 – 134,471 miles
  • 2008 – 122,779 miles
  • 2007 – 117,253 miles
  • 2006 – 113,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake actuator pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,194 miles (+2,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,194 miles
    Test number
    579382817413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake actuator pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass173,168 miles (+6)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    173,168 miles
    Test number
    283720011156
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade u/s
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
  3. Fail173,162 miles (+1,159)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,162 miles
    Test number
    797888725636
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system over axle to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade u/s
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
  4. Pass172,003 miles (+2,217)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    172,003 miles
    Test number
    198818167173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills coated in undersill paint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
  5. Pass169,786 miles (+1,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,786 miles
    Test number
    490046433625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade u/s
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills coated in undersill
    • AdvisoryRear under-shield covers fitted
  6. Pass167,903 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,903 miles
    Test number
    521373961786
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low performance (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Fail167,898 miles (+3,652)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,898 miles
    Test number
    354970135339
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  8. Pass164,246 miles (+14)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    164,246 miles
    Test number
    988256183532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear wiper u/s
  9. Fail164,232 miles (+4,674)6 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,232 miles
    Test number
    732228098010
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear wiper u/s
  10. Pass159,558 miles (+11)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    159,558 miles
    Test number
    408383658663
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has water in
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHazard light switch cover missing but still working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking to tread
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front drive shafts
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring view of some underside components
  11. Fail159,547 miles (+3,932)3 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,547 miles
    Test number
    607164601173
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has water in
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHazard light switch cover missing but still working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking to tread
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front drive shafts
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring view of some underside components
  12. Pass155,615 miles (+6)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    967715715099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail155,609 miles (+6,711)5 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,609 miles
    Test number
    837114315034
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass148,898 miles7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    148,898 miles
    Test number
    145020014447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on edges[n/s/f worst]
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres perished
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear axle bushs
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r inner arch rusty
    • NoteAdvise patchs welded from inside
    • NoteAdvise repair carried out to fuel line
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle rusty
  15. Fail148,898 miles (+2,780)7 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,898 miles
    Test number
    137880014084
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on edges[n/s/f worst]
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres perished
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear axle bushs
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r inner arch rusty
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle rusty
  16. Pass146,118 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    146,118 miles
    Test number
    585695113056
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise all welding repairs covered in seam sealer and underseal
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear axle bushs
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r outer sill covered in filler
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle rusty
  17. Fail146,118 miles (+4,552)8 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,118 miles
    Test number
    669334413078
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear axle bushs
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r outer sill covered in filler
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle rusty
  18. Pass141,566 miles (+3,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    141,566 miles
    Test number
    476528041353
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt worn.
  19. Pass137,905 miles (+3,434)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    137,905 miles
    Test number
    863116150393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp image poor
  20. Pass134,471 miles (+3,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    134,471 miles
    Test number
    932439149338
    • NoteO/s/f inner sill slightly damaged, N/s/f inner sill slightly damaged and deteriorating.
  21. Pass131,302 miles (+8,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    131,302 miles
    Test number
    622045209026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass122,779 miles (+5,526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    813803008096
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass117,253 miles (+3,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    117,253 miles
    Test number
    294723307030
    • NoteBoth sill slightly deteriorating.Both rear axle bushes cracking.Both rear brake pipes deteriorating.Small scratch in windscreen.
  24. Pass113,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    752844906065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,261 miles6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    254784606024
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L78 EEL

Does L78 EEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 EEL expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 EEL?
The MOT on L78 EEL expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 EEL done?
L78 EEL was recorded at 175,194 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has L78 EEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 EEL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L78 EEL 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 L78 EEL find?
L78 EEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake actuator pipe; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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