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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S778 EBXMOT history

S778 EBX is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S778 EBX green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,582 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 EBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 EBX was last recorded at 97,582 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,468 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,114 miles
Average per year
1,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,582 miles
  • 2025 – 92,468 miles
  • 2023 – 91,590 miles
  • 2013 – 91,162 miles
  • 2012 – 89,084 miles
  • 2011 – 86,720 miles
  • 2010 – 81,393 miles
  • 2008 – 72,876 miles
  • 2007 – 69,329 miles
  • 2006 – 62,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,582 miles (+5,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    509840880226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass92,468 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,468 miles
    Test number
    580467289126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    423147593484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,590 miles (+428)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    444059722559
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass91,162 miles (+2,078)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,162 miles
    Test number
    728810403142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth front seatbelts a little slow retracting
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  6. Pass89,084 miles13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,084 miles
    Test number
    278364502155
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front seat belt slow retracting
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow retracting

  7. Fail89,084 miles (+2,364)2 failures14 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,084 miles
    Test number
    145223502185
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front seat belt slow retracting
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow retracting

  8. Pass86,720 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    166768891479
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth front seatbelts a little slow returning
    • NoteInner edgewear on offside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  9. Fail86,720 miles (+5,327)3 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    209998791066
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth front seatbelts a little slow returning
    • NoteInner edgewear on offside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  10. Pass81,393 miles (+8,517)16 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,393 miles
    Test number
    224593200197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear brake dics worn and corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops perished

  11. Fail72,876 miles1 repaired22 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    194701278221
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops broken
    • NotePower steering pipe to pump slightly corroded
    • NoteSurface cracking on tread of n/s/r tyre

  12. Pass72,876 miles (+3,547)22 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    324291478291
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops broken
    • NotePower steering pipe to pump slightly corroded
    • NoteSurface cracking on tread of n/s/r tyre

  13. Pass69,329 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    240227977224
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail69,328 miles (+6,468)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    883276477220
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail62,860 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    443680376243
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    644620276269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S778 EBX

Does S778 EBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 EBX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 EBX?
The MOT on S778 EBX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 EBX done?
S778 EBX was recorded at 97,582 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,750 miles a year.
Has S778 EBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 EBX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S778 EBX 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 EBX find?
S778 EBX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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