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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S78 SBCMOT history

S78 SBC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

S78 SBC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
117,489 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 SBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 SBC was last recorded at 117,489 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2018: 69,649 miles, lower than 96,173 miles on 4 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,440 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
3,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,489 miles
  • 2021 – 108,641 miles
  • 2020 – 104,248 miles
  • 2019 – 98,701 miles
  • 2018 – 69,651 miles
  • 2017 – 96,173 miles
  • 2016 – 95,238 miles
  • 2015 – 93,488 miles
  • 2014 – 91,559 miles
  • 2013 – 85,656 miles
  • 2012 – 79,298 miles
  • 2011 – 74,542 miles
  • 2010 – 69,517 miles
  • 2009 – 66,347 miles
  • 2008 – 63,050 miles
  • 2007 – 60,983 miles
  • 2006 – 56,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,489 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,489 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,489 miles
    Test number
    278505667716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,440 miles (+8,799)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    753208829952
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,641 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    267530800087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,248 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    828996991661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,701 miles (+29,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    371488737565
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,651 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    648664293091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,649 miles (-26,524)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,649 miles
    Test number
    353056770062
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,173 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,173 miles
    Test number
    607510299276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail96,152 miles (+914)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,152 miles
    Test number
    458254213189
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass95,238 miles (+1,750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    565747840778
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass93,488 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    879738485135
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail93,463 miles (+1,904)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,463 miles
    Test number
    488962485149
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,559 miles
    Test number
    289794084157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,559 miles (+5,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,559 miles
    Test number
    985204984137
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,656 miles (+32)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    296578673120
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn.

  16. Fail85,624 miles (+6,326)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,624 miles
    Test number
    385126173136
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn.

  17. Pass79,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    406510482174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,291 miles (+4,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    686730182171
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass74,542 miles (+5,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    979870881108
    • NoteDeteriation to exhaust front pipe attention required in near future

  20. Pass69,517 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    682521660178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    224068849188
    • NoteDeteriation nearside wiper blade

  22. Fail66,347 miles (+3,297)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    561118649160
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDeteriation nearside wiper blade

  23. Pass63,050 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    232740858490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,983 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    302547837193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    743494296055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 SBC

Does S78 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 SBC expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 SBC?
The MOT on S78 SBC expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 SBC done?
S78 SBC was recorded at 117,489 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 3,692 miles a year.
Has S78 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 SBC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S78 SBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S78 SBC find?
S78 SBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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