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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X78 HLAMOT history

X78 HLA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

X78 HLA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
74,866 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 HLA was last recorded at 74,866 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 1,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,513 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,353 miles
Average per year
1,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,866 miles
  • 2023 – 73,513 miles
  • 2022 – 71,502 miles
  • 2021 – 71,049 miles
  • 2020 – 70,105 miles
  • 2019 – 69,495 miles
  • 2018 – 68,813 miles
  • 2017 – 67,905 miles
  • 2016 – 66,855 miles
  • 2015 – 64,947 miles
  • 2014 – 63,901 miles
  • 2013 – 61,684 miles
  • 2012 – 60,112 miles
  • 2011 – 58,117 miles
  • 2010 – 55,426 miles
  • 2009 – 52,678 miles
  • 2008 – 49,945 miles
  • 2007 – 47,634 miles
  • 2006 – 42,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,866 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,866 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    687818007920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,513 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    665153099152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    280785955317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,502 miles (+453)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    276206241510
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,049 miles (+944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,049 miles
    Test number
    467581152072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Type bushes - Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass70,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    430872020051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  7. Fail70,105 miles (+610)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    603968772822
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  8. Pass69,495 miles (+682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    517589294594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    319189342617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suspect rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,813 miles (+908)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    654048731266
    • MajorCentral Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suspect rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,905 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    945751506084
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass66,855 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    630097521111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    119893825293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Fail64,945 miles (+1,044)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    646283425233
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass63,901 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,901 miles
    Test number
    967740444281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,684 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    709791343221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,112 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    845093242289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,117 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    147765741233
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass58,117 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    725955441208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,426 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,426 miles
    Test number
    474619720264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,678 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    454906539229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,945 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    131967548217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,634 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    382654147457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    871865336252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 HLA

Does X78 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 HLA expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 HLA?
The MOT on X78 HLA expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 HLA done?
X78 HLA was recorded at 74,866 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 1,801 miles a year.
Has X78 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 HLA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X78 HLA 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 HLA find?
X78 HLA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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