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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V78 DGOMOT history

V78 DGO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V78 DGO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,156 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 DGO
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 DGO was last recorded at 159,156 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,152 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,156 miles
  • 2025 – 156,011 miles
  • 2024 – 154,404 miles
  • 2023 – 152,377 miles
  • 2022 – 150,276 miles
  • 2021 – 148,234 miles
  • 2020 – 146,134 miles
  • 2019 – 143,019 miles
  • 2018 – 137,280 miles
  • 2017 – 132,055 miles
  • 2016 – 126,507 miles
  • 2015 – 120,855 miles
  • 2014 – 115,626 miles
  • 2013 – 110,258 miles
  • 2012 – 105,458 miles
  • 2011 – 101,480 miles
  • 2010 – 97,734 miles
  • 2009 – 93,560 miles
  • 2008 – 90,099 miles
  • 2007 – 86,494 miles
  • 2006 – 82,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,156 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,156 miles
    Test number
    626884394509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  2. Fail159,152 miles (+3,141)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,152 miles
    Test number
    249364908210
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,011 miles (+1,607)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,011 miles
    Test number
    161766725867
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,404 miles
    Test number
    531298229324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,404 miles (+2,027)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,404 miles
    Test number
    449980694346
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,377 miles (+2,101)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,377 miles
    Test number
    602830884146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass150,276 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,276 miles
    Test number
    572161775919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  8. Pass148,234 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    222941706803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,234 miles (+2,100)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    555558756450
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,134 miles (+3,115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    352871403548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass143,019 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    438221217101
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail143,019 miles (+5,739)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    359389974690
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass137,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,280 miles
    Test number
    825285580977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail137,277 miles (+5,222)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,277 miles
    Test number
    167134774330
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass132,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,055 miles
    Test number
    502415024544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail132,055 miles (+5,548)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,055 miles
    Test number
    796994728812
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass126,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,507 miles
    Test number
    546079397523
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyres have crack in between the tread

  18. Fail126,507 miles (+5,652)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,507 miles
    Test number
    528310247848
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyres have crack in between the tread

  19. Pass120,855 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,855 miles
    Test number
    177042525267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass115,626 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,626 miles
    Test number
    159483024200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,258 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    598057913276
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  22. Pass105,458 miles (+3,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    407669612250
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass101,480 miles (+3,746)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    388573411224
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  24. Pass97,734 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    104584510293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,560 miles (+3,461)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    651961009203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNumber plates fitted have non standard font
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop perished

  26. Pass90,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    342774208412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,099 miles (+3,605)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    682563208255
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass86,494 miles (+3,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    240139297177
    • NoteCat heat shield missing

  29. Pass82,861 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    733250106249
    • NoteCat shield missing
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken away from pipe
    • NoteNo access to rear load space tail gate lock defective
    • NoteRear axle bushes split
    • NoteRear screen wash inoperative

Questions about V78 DGO

Does V78 DGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 DGO is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 DGO?
The MOT on V78 DGO is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 DGO done?
V78 DGO was recorded at 159,156 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,795 miles a year.
Has V78 DGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 DGO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V78 DGO 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 DGO find?
V78 DGO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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