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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T78 SDWMOT history

T78 SDW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
191,487 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 SDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T78 SDW was last recorded at 191,487 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 8,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,913 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,574 miles
Average per year
7,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,487 miles
  • 2022 – 182,913 miles
  • 2021 – 173,651 miles
  • 2019 – 156,823 miles
  • 2018 – 150,343 miles
  • 2017 – 145,808 miles
  • 2016 – 138,853 miles
  • 2015 – 131,377 miles
  • 2014 – 124,407 miles
  • 2013 – 116,397 miles
  • 2012 – 108,866 miles
  • 2011 – 101,436 miles
  • 2010 – 93,729 miles
  • 2009 – 86,269 miles
  • 2008 – 79,745 miles
  • 2007 – 72,019 miles
  • 2006 – 64,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail191,487 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake fluid leak at rear brake caliper. (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded and small hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear Handbrake lever is partially engaged on brake caliper.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak., (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe near gearbox. (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated.
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Spare tyre is flat.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge dangerous.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail191,487 miles (+8,574)1 dangerous10 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,487 miles
    Test number
    126727242401
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake fluid leak at rear brake caliper. (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded and small hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear Handbrake lever is partially engaged on brake caliper.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak., (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe near gearbox. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Spare tyre is flat.

  2. Pass182,913 miles (+9,262)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,913 miles
    Test number
    674708527828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake lever is partially engaged on brake caliper.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tyre is flat.

  3. Pass173,651 miles (+16,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,651 miles
    Test number
    738152601764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,823 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,823 miles
    Test number
    742668142734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge dangerous. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded.

  5. Fail156,814 miles (+6,471)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,814 miles
    Test number
    938130476461
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge dangerous. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded.

  6. Pass150,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    860006451147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades starting on ends,rear axle corroded and offside rear floor.

  7. Fail150,343 miles (+4,535)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    549166901827
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades starting on ends,rear axle corroded and offside rear floor.

  8. Pass145,808 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    536496643154
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all pads

  9. Pass138,853 miles (+7,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,853 miles
    Test number
    273492293016
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all pads

  10. Pass131,377 miles (+6,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    719159945170
    • NoteUnable to see all pads

  11. Pass124,407 miles (+8,010)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    148372364114
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth handbrake cable outer casings corroding
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken, but still supporting exhaust

  12. Pass116,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    978748453104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  13. Fail116,397 miles (+7,531)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    438897653128
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass108,866 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    957818152132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,583 miles (+7,147)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,583 miles
    Test number
    336433152178
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  16. Fail101,436 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    199653071157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,436 miles (+7,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    317863471121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    230223650113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,729 miles (+7,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    861703250103
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass86,269 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    711718569199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,745 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    490569968161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,019 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    130064267133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    402782476123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,143 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    704792676194
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T78 SDW

Does T78 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 SDW expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 SDW?
The MOT on T78 SDW expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 SDW done?
T78 SDW was recorded at 191,487 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 7,596 miles a year.
Has T78 SDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 SDW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T78 SDW 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 SDW find?
T78 SDW failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 13 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 21 more.

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