Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
X778 HJBMOT history
X778 HJB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 124,031 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,719 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 HJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X778 HJB was last recorded at 124,031 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 15,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,400 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,631 miles
- Average per year
- 3,719 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,031 miles
- 2025 – 108,400 miles
- 2024 – 106,222 miles
- 2021 – 106,030 miles
- 2019 – 103,348 miles
- 2018 – 96,448 miles
- 2017 – 93,637 miles
- 2016 – 92,021 miles
- 2015 – 91,038 miles
- 2014 – 88,165 miles
- 2013 – 84,085 miles
- 2012 – 77,586 miles
- 2011 – 70,636 miles
- 2010 – 66,361 miles
- 2009 – 62,597 miles
- 2008 – 55,955 miles
- 2006 – 50,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,031 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 124,031 miles
- Test number
- 658299291030
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail124,031 miles (+15,631)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,031 miles
- Test number
- 581988151837
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid REFILLED (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,400 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 108,400 miles
- Test number
- 393266977350
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass106,222 miles (+192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 106,222 miles
- Test number
- 706729913646
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass106,030 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,030 miles
- Test number
- 925653715665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,348 miles (+57)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,348 miles
- Test number
- 425846763832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail103,291 miles (+6,843)1 dangerous2 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,291 miles
- Test number
- 874469024631
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass96,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 96,448 miles
- Test number
- 676889628817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,448 miles (+2,811)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,448 miles
- Test number
- 160822558412
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass93,637 miles (+1,616)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,637 miles
- Test number
- 703879936369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,021 miles (+983)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 92,021 miles
- Test number
- 145750363253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,038 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 91,038 miles
- Test number
- 566887256982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,165 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,165 miles
- Test number
- 128079594104
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass88,165 miles (+4,080)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 88,165 miles
- Test number
- 398939094121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,085 miles1 repaired7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,085 miles
- Test number
- 159579093129
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAge cracks on o/s/r tyre
- NoteDent on n/s outer sill
- NoteFan belt worn
- NoteSmall tear on n/s wiper
- NoteUneven tyre wear on n/s/r tyre
Pass84,085 miles (+6,499)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,085 miles
- Test number
- 276569693160
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAge cracks on o/s/r tyre
- NoteDent on n/s outer sill
- NoteFan belt worn
- NoteSmall tear on n/s wiper
- NoteUneven tyre wear on n/s/r tyre
Pass77,586 miles (+6,950)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 77,586 miles
- Test number
- 437695192130
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass70,636 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 70,636 miles
- Test number
- 766213201215
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNear side sill dasmaged
Fail70,636 miles (+4,275)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,636 miles
- Test number
- 329982601260
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNear side sill dasmaged
Pass66,361 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 66,361 miles
- Test number
- 410205450155
- NoteNearside rear tyre has nail
Fail66,360 miles (+3,763)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,360 miles
- Test number
- 303598740157
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has nail
Pass62,597 miles (+6,642)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,597 miles
- Test number
- 214615839458
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note2 X screws in n/s/r tyre
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,955 miles (+5,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 55,955 miles
- Test number
- 461057418024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,601 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 50,601 miles
- Test number
- 563566136340
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about X778 HJB
- Does X778 HJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 HJB is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X778 HJB?
- The MOT on X778 HJB is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X778 HJB done?
- X778 HJB was recorded at 124,031 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
- Has X778 HJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 HJB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on X778 HJB 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 HJB find?
- X778 HJB passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/back box slight leak; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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