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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X778 KNPMOT history

X778 KNP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

X778 KNP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
191,820 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 KNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 KNP was last recorded at 191,820 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,698 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,122 miles
Average per year
6,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,820 miles
  • 2025 – 190,698 miles
  • 2024 – 187,250 miles
  • 2023 – 184,195 miles
  • 2021 – 178,409 miles
  • 2020 – 174,513 miles
  • 2019 – 169,571 miles
  • 2018 – 162,986 miles
  • 2017 – 155,422 miles
  • 2016 – 146,516 miles
  • 2015 – 138,687 miles
  • 2014 – 133,784 miles
  • 2013 – 127,803 miles
  • 2012 – 122,868 miles
  • 2011 – 112,622 miles
  • 2010 – 102,390 miles
  • 2009 – 90,027 miles
  • 2008 – 77,935 miles
  • 2007 – 67,187 miles
  • 2006 – 54,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,820 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,820 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    191,820 miles
    Test number
    642247019267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,698 miles (+3,448)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,698 miles
    Test number
    170136605483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,250 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,250 miles
    Test number
    131295113217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,248 miles (+3,053)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,248 miles
    Test number
    837778504391
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,195 miles (+5,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,195 miles
    Test number
    390001515860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass178,409 miles (+8)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,409 miles
    Test number
    425492571337
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail178,401 miles (+3,888)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,401 miles
    Test number
    336063600663
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass174,513 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,513 miles
    Test number
    146729088539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail174,503 miles (+4,932)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,503 miles
    Test number
    177012841427
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass169,571 miles (+6,585)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    169,571 miles
    Test number
    884388174935
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass162,986 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    162,986 miles
    Test number
    866677164003
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail162,983 miles (+7,561)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,983 miles
    Test number
    654108016795
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass155,422 miles (+8,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,422 miles
    Test number
    538123475352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass146,516 miles (+7,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,516 miles
    Test number
    612785349742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass138,687 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,687 miles
    Test number
    977948405298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,784 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,784 miles
    Test number
    946413294097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,762 miles (+5,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    427112394034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass127,803 miles (+4,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,803 miles
    Test number
    848276313198
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail122,868 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    196566732148
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass122,868 miles (+10,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    465336232125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass112,622 miles (+10,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    775980741169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass102,390 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    833681540138
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread remaining

  23. Fail102,390 miles (+12,363)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    203281840130
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread remaining

  24. Pass90,027 miles (+12,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    112815139111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,935 miles (+10,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,935 miles
    Test number
    464022448116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,187 miles (+12,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    483101147119
    • NoteFront no plate damaged.

  27. Pass54,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    372933546170
    • NoteCrack in front no plate

Questions about X778 KNP

Does X778 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 KNP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X778 KNP?
The MOT on X778 KNP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X778 KNP done?
X778 KNP was recorded at 191,820 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,786 miles a year.
Has X778 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 KNP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X778 KNP 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 KNP find?
X778 KNP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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