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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

VSV 778MOT history

VSV 778 is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

VSV 778 green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,253 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSV 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSV 778 was last recorded at 60,253 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,379 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
874 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,253 miles
  • 2024 – 59,379 miles
  • 2023 – 57,799 miles
  • 2022 – 55,747 miles
  • 2021 – 51,468 miles
  • 2020 – 47,292 miles
  • 2019 – 42,332 miles
  • 2018 – 39,187 miles
  • 2017 – 38,999 miles
  • 2016 – 38,448 miles
  • 2015 – 37,608 miles
  • 2014 – 36,137 miles
  • 2013 – 34,339 miles
  • 2012 – 32,388 miles
  • 2011 – 30,212 miles
  • 2010 – 28,400 miles
  • 2009 – 25,956 miles
  • 2008 – 23,130 miles
  • 2007 – 20,194 miles
  • 2006 – 16,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,253 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,253 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    620046739308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass59,379 miles (+1,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    472192515868
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass57,799 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    331325367304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,747 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    849224647857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,468 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,468 miles
    Test number
    786723050394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,292 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,292 miles
    Test number
    238575910976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,332 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    772995985618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    390911693810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,181 miles (+182)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,181 miles
    Test number
    257453082390
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass38,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    965591039700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,999 miles (+551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    330386667963
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass38,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    706038411354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,448 miles (+840)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    936043829257
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass37,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    669411035241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,608 miles (+1,471)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    996221335280
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Fail36,137 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    669083134297
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass36,137 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    889903934276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,339 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    538680723255
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch cover insecure
  19. Fail34,339 miles (+1,951)5 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    716810923287
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch cover insecure
  20. Pass32,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    387302442298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,388 miles (+2,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    955932742275
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
  22. Pass30,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,212 miles
    Test number
    315346531210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,212 miles (+1,812)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,212 miles
    Test number
    356406231204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass28,400 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    320601630218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,956 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    471150339218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,130 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    221502338239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,194 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,194 miles
    Test number
    391022547454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,876 miles
    Test number
    381619826493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSV 778

What vehicle is registration VSV 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSV 778 on a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSV 778 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSV 778 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VSV 778?
The MOT on VSV 778 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSV 778 done?
VSV 778 was recorded at 60,253 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has VSV 778 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSV 778 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on VSV 778 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 VSV 778 find?
VSV 778 passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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