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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X78 NKLMOT history

X78 NKL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

X78 NKL green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,737 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 NKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 NKL was last recorded at 96,737 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2006: 41,341 miles, lower than 41,393 miles on 19 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,517 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
3,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,737 miles
  • 2025 – 96,517 miles
  • 2024 – 95,743 miles
  • 2023 – 93,372 miles
  • 2022 – 91,287 miles
  • 2021 – 88,814 miles
  • 2020 – 86,658 miles
  • 2019 – 83,359 miles
  • 2018 – 81,894 miles
  • 2017 – 79,410 miles
  • 2016 – 77,716 miles
  • 2015 – 74,108 miles
  • 2014 – 68,609 miles
  • 2013 – 65,157 miles
  • 2012 – 61,676 miles
  • 2011 – 58,430 miles
  • 2010 – 54,593 miles
  • 2008 – 50,747 miles
  • 2006 – 41,341 miles
  • 2005 – 35,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,737 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,737 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    274233775130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,517 miles (+774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    282284518167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass95,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    364796673539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,743 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    581307488633
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  5. Pass93,372 miles (+2,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,372 miles
    Test number
    855869008218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass91,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    569692772274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,287 miles (+2,473)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    733654074072
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass88,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    545057685274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,814 miles (+2,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    314026538420
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,658 miles (+3,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    370356406549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass83,359 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    230011836701
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass81,894 miles (+2,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    190315387452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass79,410 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    156956680824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass77,716 miles (+3,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    492101136920
    • AdvisorySlight free-play detected in offside front inner Steering Rack joint.

  15. Pass74,108 miles (+5,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,108 miles
    Test number
    125693715010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass68,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    199100714080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,609 miles (+3,452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    135200714496
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass65,157 miles (+3,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,157 miles
    Test number
    558453303082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,676 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    125096412091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,430 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,430 miles
    Test number
    135256201069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass54,593 miles (+3,846)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    260745700052
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are deteriorating
    • NoteSeepage of grease from offside front CV boot
    • NoteWipers smearing when tested

  22. Pass50,747 miles (+2,740)1 dangerous5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    923277858391
    • DangerousEngine under tray hangind down and fouling on nearside front lower suspension arm DANGEROUS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are starting to deteriorated
    • NoteFront wipers smearing when tested
    • NoteSeepage of grease from front driveshaft boots

  23. Pass48,007 miles (+6,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    331293008074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass41,341 miles (-52)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,341 miles
    Test number
    972314456346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,393 miles (+5,853)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    464603956407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    660863255386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 NKL

Does X78 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 NKL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 NKL?
The MOT on X78 NKL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 NKL done?
X78 NKL was recorded at 96,737 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,047 miles a year.
Has X78 NKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 NKL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X78 NKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X78 NKL find?
X78 NKL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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