
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T878 PGPMOT history
T878 PGP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 May 2024
- Mileage
- 168,124 mi
- At MOT on 25 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,543 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T878 PGP
- 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
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T878 PGP was last recorded at 168,124 miles on 25 May 2023, 8,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 159,623 miles · 25 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,501 miles
- Average per year
- 5,543 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 168,124 miles
- 2022 – 159,623 miles
- 2020 – 152,408 miles
- 2019 – 151,627 miles
- 2018 – 149,880 miles
- 2017 – 147,806 miles
- 2016 – 143,088 miles
- 2015 – 138,575 miles
- 2014 – 133,401 miles
- 2013 – 126,750 miles
- 2012 – 118,374 miles
- 2011 – 111,205 miles
- 2010 – 106,033 miles
- 2009 – 100,020 miles
- 2008 – 93,932 miles
- 2007 – 85,443 miles
- 2006 – 73,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leaks
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Noise from gearbox and knocking when driving
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,124 miles (+8,501)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,124 miles
- Test number
- 329885967074
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass159,623 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 159,623 miles
- Test number
- 318138885610
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from gearbox and knocking when driving
- AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
Fail159,623 miles (+6)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,623 miles
- Test number
- 821508628844
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from gearbox and knocking when driving
- AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
Fail159,617 miles (+7,209)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,617 miles
- Test number
- 266504476271
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door does not open from inside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from gearbox and knocking when driving
Pass152,408 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,408 miles
- Test number
- 607827329914
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Advisory(nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,long foot brake travel,drivers seat poor condition,suspension components corroding,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks •
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight binding,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes,
- Advisory• Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail152,408 miles (+781)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,408 miles
- Test number
- 216209240145
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Advisory(nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,long foot brake travel,drivers seat poor condition,suspension components corroding,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks •
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight binding,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes,
- Advisory• Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass151,627 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,627 miles
- Test number
- 884463503526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,long foot brake travel,drivers seat poor condition,suspension components corroding,brake hoses wearing
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail151,621 miles (+1,741)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,621 miles
- Test number
- 263754661752
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure +brackets+clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,long foot brake travel,drivers seat poor condition,suspension components corroding,brake hoses wearing
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass149,880 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 149,880 miles
- Test number
- 382648365049
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +bracket broken+slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake hoses wearing,front anti roll bar bushes wearing,offside rear brake slight binding,suspension components corroding
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges,drivers seat poor condition,nearside front inner c.v. boot perishing,
- AdvisoryOil leaks,rear tyres wearing on edges+nearside rear perishing
Fail149,880 miles (+2,074)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,880 miles
- Test number
- 926726250083
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +bracket broken+slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake hoses wearing,front anti roll bar bushes wearing,offside rear brake slight binding,suspension components corroding
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges,drivers seat poor condition,nearside front inner c.v. boot perishing,
- AdvisoryOil leaks,rear tyres wearing on edges+nearside rear perishing
Pass147,806 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 147,806 miles
- Test number
- 622566966880
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +centre bracket broken off (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySuspension components corroding
Fail147,798 miles (+4,710)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,798 miles
- Test number
- 552829511679
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +centre bracket broken off (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake discs wearing
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brakes slight binding
- AdvisorySuspension components corroding
Pass143,088 miles (+4,513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 143,088 miles
- Test number
- 227008511600
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes wearing,front anti roll bar bushes wearing
Pass138,575 miles (+5,174)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 138,575 miles
- Test number
- 317447603793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt removed
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement.
- AdvisoryWear in front anti roll bar bushes.
Pass133,401 miles (+6,651)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 133,401 miles
- Test number
- 359749564400
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass126,750 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 126,750 miles
- Test number
- 437224673253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,748 miles (+8,374)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,748 miles
- Test number
- 347600573289
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- NoteExhaust slight leaks+centre bracket broken,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,front suspension arm bushes wearing
Pass118,374 miles (+28)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 118,374 miles
- Test number
- 337404252437
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Fail118,346 miles (+7,141)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,346 miles
- Test number
- 185501552237
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass111,205 miles (+5,172)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 111,205 miles
- Test number
- 939303861220
- NoteRear brake discs wearing
- NoteSuspension components corroding
Pass106,033 miles (+6,013)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,033 miles
- Test number
- 250033360233
- NoteSuspension components+coil springs corroded,nail in offside rear tyre
Pass100,020 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 100,020 miles
- Test number
- 943277549239
- NoteIntermitant misfire from engine ok at time of retest
- NoteRear discs slightly worn and corroded\front suspension arm bushes slight play
Fail100,016 miles (+6,084)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,016 miles
- Test number
- 973126549219
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteRear discs slightly worn and corroded\front suspension arm bushes slight play
Pass93,932 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 93,932 miles
- Test number
- 441366378242
- NotePlay in rear axle bushes\discs wearing
Fail93,932 miles (+8,489)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,932 miles
- Test number
- 331795978253
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in rear axle bushes\rear discs wearing
Fail85,443 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,443 miles
- Test number
- 121812187045
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,443 miles (+12,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 85,443 miles
- Test number
- 791602787085
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 73,060 miles
- Test number
- 692760096069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,060 miles4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,060 miles
- Test number
- 344660696086
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about T878 PGP
- Does T878 PGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T878 PGP expired on 24 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T878 PGP?
- The MOT on T878 PGP expired on 24 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T878 PGP done?
- T878 PGP was recorded at 168,124 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 5,543 miles a year.
- Has T878 PGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T878 PGP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T878 PGP 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 T878 PGP find?
- T878 PGP passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front wheel arch corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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