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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X78 GBCMOT history

X78 GBC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

X78 GBC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
146,479 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 GBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 GBC was last recorded at 146,479 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,475 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,479 miles
  • 2021 – 146,330 miles
  • 2019 – 140,660 miles
  • 2018 – 137,924 miles
  • 2017 – 134,775 miles
  • 2016 – 130,103 miles
  • 2015 – 124,543 miles
  • 2014 – 119,948 miles
  • 2013 – 114,626 miles
  • 2012 – 108,896 miles
  • 2011 – 103,781 miles
  • 2010 – 101,237 miles
  • 2009 – 98,966 miles
  • 2008 – 95,130 miles
  • 2007 – 86,389 miles
  • 2006 – 73,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,479 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded Both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing(size 205.55.R 16)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,479 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,479 miles
    Test number
    872966641319
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail146,475 miles (+145)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,475 miles
    Test number
    174440711850
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,330 miles
    Test number
    221354587108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,330 miles (+5,670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,330 miles
    Test number
    321397258295
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass140,660 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    154210293580
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing(size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail140,660 miles (+2,736)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    895034157651
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing(size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass137,924 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,924 miles
    Test number
    622085116517
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront wheel alignment recommended.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail137,924 miles (+3,149)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,924 miles
    Test number
    961590125200
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size(205.55.R16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront wheel alignment recommended.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,775 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    308223376693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    815448390428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,103 miles (+5,560)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    695825457018
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass124,543 miles (+4,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    181626982384
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass119,948 miles (+5,322)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,948 miles
    Test number
    759566474241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly warped

  14. Pass114,626 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    398746163467
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  15. Fail114,626 miles (+5,730)3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    845886163230
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  16. Fail108,896 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    687500572226
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/S/R and N/S/F Tyres perrished
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass108,896 miles (+5,115)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    816110872237
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/S/R and N/S/F Tyres perrished
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    227965241220
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on back edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  19. Fail103,781 miles (+2,544)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    546715241201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on back edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  20. Fail101,237 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    351454670447
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  21. Pass101,237 miles (+2,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    402114770208
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  22. Fail98,966 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    442565259202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine manegment light on indicating fault

  23. Pass98,966 miles (+3,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    914365359203
    • NoteEngine manegment light on indicating fault

  24. Pass95,130 miles (+8,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    301461478491
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass86,389 miles (+13,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    520673357246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    323231766243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 GBC

Does X78 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 GBC expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 GBC?
The MOT on X78 GBC expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 GBC done?
X78 GBC was recorded at 146,479 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has X78 GBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 GBC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X78 GBC 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 GBC find?
X78 GBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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