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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

V78 MEVMOT history

V78 MEV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

V78 MEV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
166,438 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 MEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 MEV was last recorded at 166,438 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,530 miles · 2 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
7,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,438 miles
  • 2020 – 164,530 miles
  • 2019 – 157,890 miles
  • 2018 – 150,284 miles
  • 2017 – 139,677 miles
  • 2016 – 123,548 miles
  • 2015 – 118,126 miles
  • 2014 – 110,644 miles
  • 2013 – 102,286 miles
  • 2012 – 95,839 miles
  • 2011 – 89,030 miles
  • 2010 – 81,700 miles
  • 2009 – 73,150 miles
  • 2008 – 65,144 miles
  • 2007 – 56,529 miles
  • 2006 – 49,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,438 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,438 miles (+1,908)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,438 miles
    Test number
    405000847507
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass164,530 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,530 miles
    Test number
    723257801539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,890 miles
    Test number
    185960887710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,890 miles (+7,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,890 miles
    Test number
    818198029095
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass150,284 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,284 miles
    Test number
    734368056376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,919 miles (+10,242)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,919 miles
    Test number
    459634982288
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass139,677 miles (+16,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,677 miles
    Test number
    327774951920
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass123,548 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    974281525845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,126 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    541023891322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,644 miles (+8,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    838091864261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,286 miles (+6,447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,286 miles
    Test number
    359793253239
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass95,839 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    465100872227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,030 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    389413071440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,700 miles (+8,550)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    181667370276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,150 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    461755389288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,144 miles (+8,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    143201388275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,529 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    761882887201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,085 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    724003586256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,958 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    661638076272
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about V78 MEV

Does V78 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 MEV expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 MEV?
The MOT on V78 MEV expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 MEV done?
V78 MEV was recorded at 166,438 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 7,700 miles a year.
Has V78 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 MEV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V78 MEV 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 MEV find?
V78 MEV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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