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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

X778 OTWMOT history

X778 OTW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

X778 OTW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,796 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 OTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 OTW was last recorded at 116,796 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 8,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,370 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,426 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,796 miles
  • 2025 – 108,370 miles
  • 2024 – 104,158 miles
  • 2023 – 102,617 miles
  • 2022 – 101,870 miles
  • 2014 – 100,125 miles
  • 2012 – 93,705 miles
  • 2010 – 89,849 miles
  • 2009 – 83,784 miles
  • 2008 – 79,798 miles
  • 2007 – 69,241 miles
  • 2006 – 57,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,796 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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,796 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,796 miles
    Test number
    501575208621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,370 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,370 miles
    Test number
    348226849419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,158 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    929086205263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    123506596737
    • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency only just met requirements
  5. Fail102,617 miles (+747)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    368564089580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency only just met requirements
  6. Pass101,870 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    933425705222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    109647974474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail100,125 miles (+6,420)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    375532874059
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass93,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,705 miles
    Test number
    317343382224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,705 miles (+3,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,705 miles
    Test number
    457503482293
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass89,849 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    581941130358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,784 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,784 miles
    Test number
    343312739300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,798 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    141589428372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,241 miles (+11,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    990624487292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,404 miles (+6,921)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    861500296272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play to o/s track rod --rack end--
  16. Pass50,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,483 miles
    Test number
    724794636093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,483 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,483 miles
    Test number
    694282436035
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about X778 OTW

Does X778 OTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 OTW is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X778 OTW?
The MOT on X778 OTW is valid until 19 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 OTW done?
X778 OTW was recorded at 116,796 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has X778 OTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 OTW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X778 OTW 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 OTW find?
X778 OTW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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