
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T78 SDGMOT history
T78 SDG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 149,331 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T78 SDG
- 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
- 7 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T78 SDG was last recorded at 149,331 miles on 14 May 2026, 7,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,344 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,987 miles
- Average per year
- 4,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,331 miles
- 2025 – 141,344 miles
- 2024 – 135,767 miles
- 2023 – 129,214 miles
- 2022 – 120,268 miles
- 2021 – 120,268 miles
- 2020 – 120,268 miles
- 2014 – 120,268 miles
- 2013 – 120,268 miles
- 2011 – 108,597 miles
- 2010 – 101,458 miles
- 2009 – 95,154 miles
- 2008 – 86,281 miles
- 2007 – 73,161 miles
- 2006 – 58,836 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Indicator switch faulty
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,331 miles (+7,987)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 149,331 miles
- Test number
- 143170847575
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,344 miles (+29)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 141,344 miles
- Test number
- 213980890570
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail141,315 miles (+5,548)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,315 miles
- Test number
- 206161934909
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass135,767 miles (+6,553)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 135,767 miles
- Test number
- 809504106412
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged o/s and n/s front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light has tape on it
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag light intermittent
Pass129,214 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 129,214 miles
- Test number
- 815625887273
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear lens has product on it not affecting light intensity
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag light intermittent
Fail129,192 miles (+8,924)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,192 miles
- Test number
- 110692590379
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear lens has product on it not affecting light intensity
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag light intermittent
Pass120,268 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 120,268 miles
- Test number
- 612760995825
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play on driveshaft
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r lens has a product on it not affecting light intensity
- AdvisoryAir bag light on
Fail120,268 miles1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,268 miles
- Test number
- 568107431573
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak failed emissions (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play on driveshaft
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r lens has a product on it not affecting light intensity
- AdvisoryAir bag light on
Pass120,268 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 120,268 miles
- Test number
- 708791461827
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass120,268 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 120,268 miles
- Test number
- 182707480953
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 120,268 miles
- Test number
- 877700244223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,268 miles (+11,671)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 120,268 miles
- Test number
- 157857613021
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass108,597 miles (+7,139)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 108,597 miles
- Test number
- 129303741231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 101,458 miles
- Test number
- 372293550419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,458 miles (+6,304)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,458 miles
- Test number
- 963483150292
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail95,154 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,154 miles
- Test number
- 540048759204
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass95,154 miles (+8,873)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 95,154 miles
- Test number
- 540908659253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,281 miles (+13,120)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 86,281 miles
- Test number
- 830094958248
- NoteN/S front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to seperate
Pass73,161 miles (+14,325)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 73,161 miles
- Test number
- 891160457216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,836 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 58,836 miles
- Test number
- 223816736264
- NoteExhaust mounting bracket on centre section corroded and snapped
Questions about T78 SDG
- Does T78 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 SDG is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T78 SDG?
- The MOT on T78 SDG is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T78 SDG done?
- T78 SDG was recorded at 149,331 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
- Has T78 SDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T78 SDG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T78 SDG 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 T78 SDG find?
- T78 SDG passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle.
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