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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X778 GRVMOT history

X778 GRV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

X778 GRV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
111,021 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 GRV was last recorded at 111,021 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 3,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,653 miles · 11 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
3,368 miles
Average per year
4,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,021 miles
  • 2020 – 107,653 miles
  • 2019 – 102,757 miles
  • 2018 – 97,257 miles
  • 2016 – 93,128 miles
  • 2015 – 90,613 miles
  • 2014 – 87,402 miles
  • 2013 – 84,268 miles
  • 2012 – 81,233 miles
  • 2010 – 77,204 miles
  • 2009 – 72,596 miles
  • 2008 – 63,694 miles
  • 2007 – 54,364 miles
  • 2006 – 46,778 miles
  • 2005 – 36,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,021 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,021 miles (+3,368)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,021 miles
    Test number
    661584346450
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,653 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    429836561099
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,653 miles (+4,896)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    835921580100
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,757 miles
    Test number
    954511052507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,757 miles (+5,500)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,757 miles
    Test number
    295755592977
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    980531335807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,257 miles (+4,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    315614519245
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass93,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    119979940674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,128 miles (+926)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    604732502609
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  10. Pass92,202 miles (+1,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    516972098180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on at time of test

  11. Pass90,613 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,613 miles
    Test number
    268754815015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail90,613 miles (+3,211)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,613 miles
    Test number
    806834215090
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  13. Pass87,402 miles (+3,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    489915914031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cracked

  14. Pass84,268 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,268 miles
    Test number
    318106413038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,233 miles (+4,029)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    246875802044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass77,204 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    971016150239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,198 miles (+4,602)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    313042950423
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass72,596 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    302130659267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass63,694 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    630137048266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,685 miles (+9,321)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    602576848248
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass54,364 miles (+7,586)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    960273567232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteNear side front tyre warn low on edge but not to plys

  22. Pass46,778 miles (+10,471)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,778 miles
    Test number
    461393166261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    622058455218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X778 GRV

Does X778 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 GRV expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 GRV?
The MOT on X778 GRV expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 GRV done?
X778 GRV was recorded at 111,021 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 4,511 miles a year.
Has X778 GRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 GRV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X778 GRV 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 X778 GRV find?
X778 GRV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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