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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T778 LBDMOT history

T778 LBD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
157,765 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T778 LBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T778 LBD was last recorded at 157,765 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 2,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,349 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,416 miles
Average per year
6,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,765 miles
  • 2021 – 155,349 miles
  • 2020 – 146,809 miles
  • 2019 – 126,763 miles
  • 2018 – 116,763 miles
  • 2017 – 112,012 miles
  • 2016 – 107,562 miles
  • 2015 – 102,430 miles
  • 2014 – 94,790 miles
  • 2013 – 88,074 miles
  • 2012 – 81,729 miles
  • 2011 – 73,668 miles
  • 2010 – 66,237 miles
  • 2009 – 60,381 miles
  • 2008 – 55,787 miles
  • 2007 – 49,030 miles
  • 2006 – 45,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,765 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,765 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,765 miles
    Test number
    774905856016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,349 miles
    Test number
    796988549421
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,349 miles (+8,540)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,349 miles
    Test number
    241621930536
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,809 miles
    Test number
    744147890723
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,809 miles (+20,046)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,809 miles
    Test number
    384507982949
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,763 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    621338126330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail126,759 miles (+9,996)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,759 miles
    Test number
    886979585366
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass116,763 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,763 miles
    Test number
    446476141131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail116,763 miles (+4,751)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,763 miles
    Test number
    983818444283
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass112,012 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    830667677271
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perished in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt jammed

  11. Fail112,011 miles (+4,449)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    805087064448
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureEngine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perished in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt jammed

  12. Pass107,562 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    367278939923
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail107,538 miles (+5,108)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    868885258668
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass102,430 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    647114905100
    • NoteExhaust centre mount broken & clamps corroded.

  15. Fail102,427 miles (+7,637)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,427 miles
    Test number
    749343805191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount broken & clamps corroded.

  16. Pass94,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    305810094006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,790 miles (+6,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    888737784071
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass88,074 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,074 miles
    Test number
    275900703144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    825361912157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail81,729 miles (+8,061)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    786040712160
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass73,668 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    487597791047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,237 miles (+5,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    134748280463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,381 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    251991319198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,787 miles (+6,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    523200028183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass49,030 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    201568707141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    710047916168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T778 LBD

Does T778 LBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T778 LBD expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T778 LBD?
The MOT on T778 LBD expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T778 LBD done?
T778 LBD was recorded at 157,765 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 6,732 miles a year.
Has T778 LBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 LBD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T778 LBD 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 LBD find?
T778 LBD passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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