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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T578 EDPMOT history

T578 EDP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2022
Mileage
192,770 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 EDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 EDP was last recorded at 192,770 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 10,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2007: 72,726 miles, lower than 76,726 miles on 20 Sept 2007.

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
182,714 miles · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
10,056 miles
Average per year
8,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 192,770 miles
  • 2020 – 182,714 miles
  • 2019 – 170,540 miles
  • 2018 – 156,308 miles
  • 2017 – 144,298 miles
  • 2016 – 128,897 miles
  • 2015 – 120,068 miles
  • 2014 – 116,901 miles
  • 2013 – 112,902 miles
  • 2012 – 109,837 miles
  • 2010 – 105,196 miles
  • 2009 – 98,828 miles
  • 2008 – 90,168 miles
  • 2007 – 72,726 miles
  • 2006 – 68,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,770 miles (+10,056)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,770 miles
    Test number
    374787203450
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,714 miles (+12,174)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,714 miles
    Test number
    368036739139
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front upper suspension mounts

  3. Pass170,540 miles (+14,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,540 miles
    Test number
    271731781977
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,308 miles (+12,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,308 miles
    Test number
    345983552910
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,298 miles
    Test number
    472985986615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cut to sidewall

  6. Fail144,298 miles (+15,401)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,298 miles
    Test number
    984183910623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cut to sidewall

  7. Pass128,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,897 miles
    Test number
    473322551491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Fail128,897 miles (+8,829)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,897 miles
    Test number
    722543296189
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass120,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,068 miles
    Test number
    161450413353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn smooth on inner edges

  10. Fail120,068 miles (+3,167)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,068 miles
    Test number
    699064761235
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn smooth on inner edges

  11. Pass116,901 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,901 miles
    Test number
    947025774227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  12. Fail116,901 miles (+3,999)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,901 miles
    Test number
    539094574295
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  13. Pass112,902 miles (+5)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    657252463282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, but still within legal limits
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail112,897 miles (+3,060)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,897 miles
    Test number
    819481163287
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, but still within legal limits
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass109,837 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    419830352210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,832 miles (+4,636)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    207598242229
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  17. Pass105,196 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,196 miles
    Test number
    350205980251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,828 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,828 miles
    Test number
    770190069247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteDeterioration in rear brake disc
    • NoteDeterioration on front brake disc
    • NoteHand brake very grippy when pulling on
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding very slightly

  19. Fail98,828 miles (+8,660)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,828 miles
    Test number
    590850669235
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteDeterioration in rear brake disc
    • NoteDeterioration on front brake disc
    • NoteHand brake very grippy to pully on
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding very slightly

  20. Pass90,168 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    471909468200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,124 miles (+17,398)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    160536168299
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass72,726 miles (-4,000)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    263944067245
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in wall but ply not exposed
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edge

  23. Fail76,726 miles (+8,546)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    231183967239
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a cut in wall but ply not exposed
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edge

  24. Pass68,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    854065266226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T578 EDP

Does T578 EDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T578 EDP expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T578 EDP?
The MOT on T578 EDP expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T578 EDP done?
T578 EDP was recorded at 192,770 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 8,173 miles a year.
Has T578 EDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 EDP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on T578 EDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T578 EDP find?
T578 EDP passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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