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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T778 ARVMOT history

T778 ARV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
204,397 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T778 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T778 ARV was last recorded at 204,397 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,926 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
9,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,397 miles
  • 2023 – 201,926 miles
  • 2022 – 199,633 miles
  • 2021 – 196,098 miles
  • 2020 – 192,779 miles
  • 2019 – 186,100 miles
  • 2018 – 175,621 miles
  • 2017 – 163,365 miles
  • 2016 – 145,384 miles
  • 2015 – 135,648 miles
  • 2014 – 126,147 miles
  • 2012 – 111,327 miles
  • 2011 – 98,980 miles
  • 2010 – 85,930 miles
  • 2009 – 74,815 miles
  • 2008 – 57,233 miles
  • 2007 – 43,674 miles
  • 2006 – 28,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,397 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail204,397 miles (+2,471)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,397 miles
    Test number
    372485379637
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass201,926 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    201,926 miles
    Test number
    297677865179
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail201,926 miles (+2,293)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,926 miles
    Test number
    972917916571
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,633 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,633 miles
    Test number
    487847535078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail199,633 miles (+3,535)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,633 miles
    Test number
    476456637815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,098 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    196,098 miles
    Test number
    582148472579
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail196,098 miles (+3,319)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,098 miles
    Test number
    913657866353
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,779 miles (+6,679)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    192,779 miles
    Test number
    241315711702
    • MinorFront All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass186,100 miles (+10,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    186,100 miles
    Test number
    717293915736
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHubcaps fitted

  10. Pass175,621 miles (+12,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,621 miles
    Test number
    741565003900
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass163,365 miles (+17,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    163,365 miles
    Test number
    950608531683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system getting deteriorated

  12. Pass145,384 miles (+9,736)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    240331950177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass135,648 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,648 miles
    Test number
    167040745055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail135,648 miles (+9,501)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,648 miles
    Test number
    298130245019
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass126,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,147 miles
    Test number
    485858754017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,145 miles (+14,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    649188754097
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass111,327 miles (+12,347)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,327 miles
    Test number
    279911232378
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,980 miles (+161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    715879411364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded .

  19. Fail98,819 miles (+12,889)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    546555411369
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded .

  20. Pass85,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    724465990217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail85,930 miles (+11,115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    522515090236
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass74,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    561064249357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail74,815 miles (+17,582)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    262773149322
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass57,233 miles (+13,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    921335778281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass43,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    303359597406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail43,674 miles (+15,326)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    763439697235
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    223940996062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T778 ARV

Does T778 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T778 ARV expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T778 ARV?
The MOT on T778 ARV expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T778 ARV done?
T778 ARV was recorded at 204,397 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 9,840 miles a year.
Has T778 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 ARV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T778 ARV 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 T778 ARV find?
T778 ARV failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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