Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc
X78 ELFMOT history
X78 ELF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 136,212 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 ELF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 24 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 ELF was last recorded at 136,212 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 136,183 miles · 17 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 6,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 136,212 miles
- 2021 – 126,941 miles
- 2020 – 115,931 miles
- 2019 – 106,653 miles
- 2018 – 91,678 miles
- 2017 – 86,572 miles
- 2016 – 82,782 miles
- 2015 – 78,113 miles
- 2014 – 71,922 miles
- 2013 – 67,870 miles
- 2012 – 64,263 miles
- 2011 – 59,996 miles
- 2010 – 55,142 miles
- 2009 – 49,896 miles
- 2008 – 43,462 miles
- 2007 – 38,349 miles
- 2006 – 32,505 miles
- 2005 – 30,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,212 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,212 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 136,212 miles
- Test number
- 704281691433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail136,183 miles (+9,242)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,183 miles
- Test number
- 280639304133
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass126,941 miles (+11,010)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 126,941 miles
- Test number
- 134715444720
- MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 15 years old (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass115,931 miles (+138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 115,931 miles
- Test number
- 158306244713
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail115,793 miles (+9,140)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,793 miles
- Test number
- 417832055449
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,653 miles (+14,975)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 106,653 miles
- Test number
- 970143450841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,678 miles (+5,106)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,678 miles
- Test number
- 462261728066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,572 miles (+3,790)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 86,572 miles
- Test number
- 686924326073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,782 miles (+4,669)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 82,782 miles
- Test number
- 548555908238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,113 miles (+6,191)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 78,113 miles
- Test number
- 535433515167
- 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)
Pass71,922 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,922 miles
- Test number
- 357169404193
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,870 miles (+3,607)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 67,870 miles
- Test number
- 676929003194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,263 miles (+4,267)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,263 miles
- Test number
- 705531212105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,996 miles (+4,854)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,996 miles
- Test number
- 536320811188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,142 miles (+5,246)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 55,142 miles
- Test number
- 481650110152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,896 miles (+6,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,896 miles
- Test number
- 543660599001
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,462 miles (+5,113)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,462 miles
- Test number
- 373208188093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,349 miles (+5,844)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,349 miles
- Test number
- 183021707188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,505 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 32,505 miles
- Test number
- 692794216130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 30,361 miles
- Test number
- 730694495218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X78 ELF
- Does X78 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X78 ELF expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X78 ELF?
- The MOT on X78 ELF expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X78 ELF done?
- X78 ELF was recorded at 136,212 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
- Has X78 ELF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 ELF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on X78 ELF 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 ELF find?
- X78 ELF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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