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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V78 DFVMOT history

V78 DFV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

V78 DFV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,684 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 DFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 DFV was last recorded at 152,684 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,074 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,610 miles
Average per year
4,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,684 miles
  • 2025 – 148,074 miles
  • 2024 – 145,006 miles
  • 2023 – 142,422 miles
  • 2022 – 140,085 miles
  • 2021 – 138,022 miles
  • 2020 – 136,139 miles
  • 2019 – 133,512 miles
  • 2018 – 129,449 miles
  • 2017 – 126,138 miles
  • 2016 – 122,576 miles
  • 2015 – 118,995 miles
  • 2014 – 114,944 miles
  • 2013 – 110,449 miles
  • 2012 – 105,692 miles
  • 2011 – 101,319 miles
  • 2010 – 96,129 miles
  • 2009 – 92,774 miles
  • 2008 – 87,084 miles
  • 2007 – 75,373 miles
  • 2006 – 65,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,684 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecureRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,684 miles (+4,610)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    398164211735
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,074 miles (+3,068)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,074 miles
    Test number
    752220039370
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,006 miles (+1)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,006 miles
    Test number
    185019659008
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,005 miles (+2,583)1 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,005 miles
    Test number
    544607760221
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,422 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,422 miles
    Test number
    818268034486
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail142,422 miles (+2,337)2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,422 miles
    Test number
    807922392859
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass140,085 miles (+2,063)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,085 miles
    Test number
    725515836969
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass138,022 miles (+1,883)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    359352052156
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,139 miles (+2,627)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,139 miles
    Test number
    494076455972
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,512 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,512 miles
    Test number
    485624806267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail133,512 miles (+4,063)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,512 miles
    Test number
    923119640517
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass129,449 miles (+3,311)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,449 miles
    Test number
    684998274289
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass126,138 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    947944703421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

  14. Pass122,576 miles (+3,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    347010074206
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass118,995 miles (+10)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    389902985072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount detached

  16. Fail118,985 miles (+4,041)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    407086075043
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount detached

  17. Pass114,944 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    137530484029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail114,944 miles (+4,495)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    169390684484
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass110,449 miles (+4,757)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,449 miles
    Test number
    188791973074
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass105,692 miles (+4,373)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    135174472020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass101,319 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    918485771002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail101,308 miles (+5,179)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    197380171432
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,129 miles (+3,355)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    550161370008
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCrack in n/s/f head light.

  24. Fail92,774 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    111947979462
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass92,774 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    380907779059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,084 miles (+11,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    911120988063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass75,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    210076067041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,373 miles (+10,061)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    234655067075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass65,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    644446376086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 DFV

Does V78 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 DFV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 DFV?
The MOT on V78 DFV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 DFV done?
V78 DFV was recorded at 152,684 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
Has V78 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 DFV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V78 DFV 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 V78 DFV find?
V78 DFV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; both headlamps slightly insecure; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 11 more.

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