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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T778 OWGMOT history

T778 OWG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,037 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T778 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T778 OWG was last recorded at 94,037 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 9,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2010: 65,097 miles, lower than 65,697 miles on 15 Nov 2010.

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
84,120 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,917 miles
Average per year
1,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,037 miles
  • 2025 – 84,120 miles
  • 2024 – 83,821 miles
  • 2023 – 82,916 miles
  • 2022 – 82,916 miles
  • 2021 – 81,355 miles
  • 2020 – 79,562 miles
  • 2019 – 78,477 miles
  • 2018 – 76,977 miles
  • 2017 – 75,772 miles
  • 2016 – 74,163 miles
  • 2015 – 72,652 miles
  • 2014 – 71,414 miles
  • 2013 – 70,155 miles
  • 2012 – 68,950 miles
  • 2011 – 67,235 miles
  • 2010 – 65,097 miles
  • 2009 – 64,002 miles
  • 2008 – 61,151 miles
  • 2007 – 58,802 miles
  • 2006 – 55,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,037 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,037 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    5320041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,120 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    483990860388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    245009680178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,821 miles (+33)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    568102978996
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,788 miles (+872)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    364678729688
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    652977214092
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail82,916 miles (+1,561)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    217880055066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass81,355 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    331597264974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,355 miles (+1,793)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    650646951631
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,562 miles (+1,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    143343003351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 VR 16 on inner wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,479 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    276721015915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Fail78,477 miles (+1,500)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    206267017333
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass76,977 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    683632518918
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 VR 16 on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust system corroded

  14. Fail76,952 miles (+1,180)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,952 miles
    Test number
    178952588243
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust system corroded

  15. Pass75,772 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,772 miles
    Test number
    931732970454
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail75,752 miles (+1,589)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    338253499244
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass74,163 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    919200253050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,652 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,652 miles
    Test number
    699137274839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,414 miles (+1,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    439879424301
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass70,155 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    809149513347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,950 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    907525122315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    626980821376
    • NoteFront brake disc inner surfaces corroded

  23. Fail67,237 miles (+2,140)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,237 miles
    Test number
    396710121327
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc inner surfaces corroded

  24. Pass65,097 miles (-600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,097 miles
    Test number
    273440920308
    • NoteFront brake disc surface corrosion

  25. Fail65,697 miles (+1,695)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    883459610372
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four brake disc surfaces corroded

  26. Pass64,002 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    722772229325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass61,151 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    492044218215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass58,802 miles (+3,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    661280647246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass55,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,357 miles
    Test number
    314949806208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,357 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,357 miles
    Test number
    873059506212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T778 OWG

Does T778 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T778 OWG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T778 OWG?
The MOT on T778 OWG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T778 OWG done?
T778 OWG was recorded at 94,037 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,973 miles a year.
Has T778 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 OWG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T778 OWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T778 OWG find?
T778 OWG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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