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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S778 DKNMOT history

S778 DKN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S778 DKN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,247 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 DKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 DKN was last recorded at 166,247 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,313 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,934 miles
Average per year
4,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,247 miles
  • 2025 – 160,313 miles
  • 2024 – 155,574 miles
  • 2022 – 151,244 miles
  • 2021 – 147,400 miles
  • 2020 – 143,654 miles
  • 2019 – 135,560 miles
  • 2018 – 131,198 miles
  • 2017 – 125,352 miles
  • 2016 – 120,595 miles
  • 2015 – 116,504 miles
  • 2014 – 113,737 miles
  • 2013 – 110,109 miles
  • 2012 – 106,505 miles
  • 2011 – 101,911 miles
  • 2010 – 97,893 miles
  • 2009 – 91,914 miles
  • 2008 – 90,891 miles
  • 2007 – 82,395 miles
  • 2006 – 73,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,247 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,247 miles (+5,934)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,247 miles
    Test number
    779188380162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,313 miles (+4,739)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,313 miles
    Test number
    146854843209
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,574 miles (+4,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,574 miles
    Test number
    459086834568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass151,244 miles (+3,844)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,244 miles
    Test number
    517838608455
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,400 miles (+3,746)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,400 miles
    Test number
    715411024605
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge / close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,654 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    631817203889
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light very dim

  7. Fail143,654 miles (+8,094)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    924334849422
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light very dim

  8. Pass135,560 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,560 miles
    Test number
    277349842587
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail135,560 miles (+4,362)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,560 miles
    Test number
    617128472273
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass131,198 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,198 miles
    Test number
    560970476129
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,352 miles
    Test number
    842082363277
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail125,352 miles (+4,757)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,352 miles
    Test number
    691233480167
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass120,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    268416578571
    • AdvisoryNear side hsnd-brake lever does not return to its stop

  14. Fail120,595 miles (+4,091)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    184522188072
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNear side hsnd-brake lever does not return to its stop

  15. Pass116,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,504 miles
    Test number
    257343815174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,504 miles (+2,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,504 miles
    Test number
    199753215141
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass113,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    445205804185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,737 miles (+3,628)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    686625404120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  19. Pass110,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    559672273086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail110,109 miles (+3,604)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    677672273058
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass106,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,505 miles
    Test number
    965897662082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,505 miles (+4,594)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,505 miles
    Test number
    535577562007
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly corroded

  23. Pass101,911 miles (+4,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,911 miles
    Test number
    218313731030
    • NoteN/S/R flexi damp but not leaking under pressure

  24. Pass97,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    194332980492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail97,893 miles (+5,979)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    204482880099
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail91,914 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    511759199018
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass91,914 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    922729599093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    880040088046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail90,891 miles (+8,496)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    914109778062
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass82,395 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    672926537085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass73,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,578 miles
    Test number
    324832936019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S778 DKN

Does S778 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 DKN is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 DKN?
The MOT on S778 DKN is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 DKN done?
S778 DKN was recorded at 166,247 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,640 miles a year.
Has S778 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 DKN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S778 DKN 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 S778 DKN find?
S778 DKN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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