MR78 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
The vehicle is a grey 2005 Volkswagen Golf, registration MR78, first registered in March 2005. It has a 1600cc petrol engine and CO2 emissions of 175 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 25 March 2025 and valid until 24 April 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 33,342 miles. The MOT advisory notes a corroded nearside rear coil spring, which is not classified as dangerous. No other mechanical issues are indicated. The vehicle's registration details and current condition are provided without additional information on service history or further mechanical assessments.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,342 mi
Expires: 24 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 25 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,954 mi
Expires: 24 April 2025
Passed - 18 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,097 mi
Expires: 18 April 2024
Passed - 19 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,059 mi
Expires: 18 April 2023
Passed - 15 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,298 mi
Expires: 14 April 2022
Passed - 27 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,907 mi
Expires: 26 March 2021
Passed - 26 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,200 mi
Expires: 25 March 2020
Failed - 26 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,200 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,727 mi
Expires: 01 March 2019
Passed - 07 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,318 mi
Expires: 01 March 2018
Failed - 07 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,318 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed - 18 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,225 mi
Expires: 01 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Failed - 18 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,225 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed - 23 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,131 mi
Expires: 01 March 2016
Passed - 22 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,865 mi
Expires: 01 March 2015
Passed - 12 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,365 mi
Expires: 01 March 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,499 mi
Expires: 01 March 2013
Failed - 10 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,499 mi
Passed - 15 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,857 mi
Expires: 01 March 2012
Passed - 17 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,217 mi
Expires: 01 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 23 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,159 mi
Expires: 01 March 2010
Passed - 27 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,763 mi
Expires: 01 March 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MR78?
The MOT expires on 24 April 2026.
What is the tax status of MR78?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2025.
What are the specifications of MR78?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1600cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MR78?
This vehicle produces 175 g/km of CO2 emissions.