Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc
S78 RHJMOT history
S78 RHJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 108,101 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S78 RHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S78 RHJ was last recorded at 108,101 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 3,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 104,187 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,914 miles
- Average per year
- 4,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,101 miles
- 2023 – 104,187 miles
- 2022 – 100,164 miles
- 2021 – 96,403 miles
- 2019 – 89,239 miles
- 2018 – 83,508 miles
- 2017 – 76,880 miles
- 2016 – 69,449 miles
- 2015 – 61,405 miles
- 2014 – 51,535 miles
- 2013 – 39,525 miles
- 2012 – 37,587 miles
- 2011 – 35,532 miles
- 2010 – 33,852 miles
- 2009 – 31,861 miles
- 2007 – 28,971 miles
- 2006 – 26,291 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,101 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,101 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 108,101 miles
- Test number
- 462926125872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,187 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 104,187 miles
- Test number
- 608383890555
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,177 miles (+4,013)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,177 miles
- Test number
- 182766467443
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,164 miles (+3,761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,164 miles
- Test number
- 848546152162
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass96,403 miles (+7,164)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,403 miles
- Test number
- 460086289094
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have limited damping affect
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner tread
- AdvisoryOffside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease
Pass89,239 miles (+5,731)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,239 miles
- Test number
- 487966115898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,508 miles (+6,628)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 83,508 miles
- Test number
- 698978399110
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease from small end
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre sizes different from front and rear axle
Pass76,880 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,880 miles
- Test number
- 569326724309
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread suggest changing (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,880 miles (+7,431)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,880 miles
- Test number
- 654956644683
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread suggest changing (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,449 miles (+8,044)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,449 miles
- Test number
- 242059287535
- AdvisoryFront indicators faded
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position light very dim
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens damaged, lamp has water inside and beam image is slightly diffused
- AdvisoryWindscreen slightly scratched
Pass61,405 miles (+9,870)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,405 miles
- Test number
- 279138195492
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail51,535 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,535 miles
- Test number
- 389239194172
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak, and oil level on minimum
- NoteRear brakes bind slightly
Pass51,535 miles (+12,010)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 51,535 miles
- Test number
- 429179194118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak, and oil level on minimum
- NoteRear brakes bind slightly
Pass39,525 miles (+1,938)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 39,525 miles
- Test number
- 479793303276
- NoteOil leak
Pass37,587 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,587 miles
- Test number
- 248993592454
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked/perished on the outer side walls to the limit!
Fail37,587 miles (+2,055)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,587 miles
- Test number
- 725933592180
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked/perished on the outer side walls to the limit!
Pass35,532 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 35,532 miles
- Test number
- 855647401239
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail35,530 miles (+1,678)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,530 miles
- Test number
- 727696001286
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius 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)
Pass33,852 miles (+1,991)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 33,852 miles
- Test number
- 412892600220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 31,861 miles
- Test number
- 341681109269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,861 miles (+2,890)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,861 miles
- Test number
- 794717699188
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass28,971 miles (+704)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 28,971 miles
- Test number
- 310722907360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,267 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,267 miles
- Test number
- 171910397136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,291 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 26,291 miles
- Test number
- 103402896193
- NoteSlight bind in n/s rear brake †n/s rear tyre perished
Questions about S78 RHJ
- Does S78 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S78 RHJ expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S78 RHJ?
- The MOT on S78 RHJ expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S78 RHJ done?
- S78 RHJ was recorded at 108,101 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
- Has S78 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S78 RHJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on S78 RHJ 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 S78 RHJ find?
- S78 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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