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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass149,331 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass120,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,268 miles
    Test number
    877700244223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. Pass108,597 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,597 miles
    Test number
    129303741231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    372293550419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass95,154 miles (+8,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    540908659253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. Pass73,161 miles (+14,325)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    891160457216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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