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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X78 ABLMOT history

X78 ABL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

X78 ABL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
179,031 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 ABL was last recorded at 179,031 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,683 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,348 miles
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,031 miles
  • 2025 – 172,683 miles
  • 2024 – 166,815 miles
  • 2023 – 158,597 miles
  • 2022 – 149,325 miles
  • 2021 – 144,992 miles
  • 2020 – 141,908 miles
  • 2019 – 137,555 miles
  • 2018 – 132,207 miles
  • 2017 – 127,263 miles
  • 2016 – 121,850 miles
  • 2015 – 114,813 miles
  • 2014 – 107,302 miles
  • 2013 – 99,258 miles
  • 2012 – 90,278 miles
  • 2011 – 81,332 miles
  • 2010 – 73,515 miles
  • 2009 – 68,842 miles
  • 2008 – 65,590 miles
  • 2007 – 60,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,031 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    179,031 miles
    Test number
    891514523224
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,031 miles (+6,348)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,031 miles
    Test number
    548920764164
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,683 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,683 miles
    Test number
    192154595663
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,815 miles (+8,218)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,815 miles
    Test number
    119720259637
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,597 miles (+9,272)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    223367924718
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,325 miles (+4,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,325 miles
    Test number
    930652545683
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,992 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,992 miles
    Test number
    626179088243
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater water inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber shields insecure

  8. Fail144,992 miles (+3,084)1 dangerous2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,992 miles
    Test number
    411617011523
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater water inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber shields insecure

  9. Pass141,908 miles (+4,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,908 miles
    Test number
    868099687445
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both inner track rods have play
    • AdvisoryFront both top mounts have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 2mm-3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,555 miles (+5,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,555 miles
    Test number
    641133684626
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both front discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front top mounts have play
    • AdvisoryFront inner track rod (both sides) have play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dip stick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,207 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,207 miles
    Test number
    488925482950
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail132,207 miles (+4,944)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,207 miles
    Test number
    784953391331
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass127,263 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    552380353372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail127,261 miles (+5,411)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,261 miles
    Test number
    428264761657
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass121,850 miles (+7,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    347320657762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass114,813 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,813 miles
    Test number
    931528762416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,302 miles (+8,044)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    299279314280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  18. Pass99,258 miles (+8,980)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,258 miles
    Test number
    438249913274
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre Cracking
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Cracking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass90,278 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    289023322225
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

  20. Fail90,278 miles (+8,946)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    317343722402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

  21. Pass81,332 miles (+7,817)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    289911621252
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front disc worn
    • NoteNearside rear disc worn
    • NoteOffside front disc worn
    • NoteOffside rear disc worn

  22. Pass73,515 miles (+4,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    501725420291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass68,842 miles (+3,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    471969009287
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass65,590 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    423696528263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,660 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,660 miles
    Test number
    610137377159
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X78 ABL

Does X78 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 ABL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 ABL?
The MOT on X78 ABL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 ABL done?
X78 ABL was recorded at 179,031 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has X78 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 ABL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X78 ABL 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 X78 ABL find?
X78 ABL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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