Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1983 · 1,780 cc
A720 LFJMOT history
A720 LFJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 1983. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 222,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 222,479 mi
- At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 9 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 341 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A720 LFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,780 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 27 Sept 1983
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A720 LFJ was last recorded at 222,479 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 222,288 miles · 30 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 191 miles
- Average per year
- 341 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 222,479 miles
- 2023 – 222,288 miles
- 2019 – 222,279 miles
- 2017 – 222,046 miles
- 2015 – 222,041 miles
- 2014 – 221,989 miles
- 2011 – 220,079 miles
- 2010 – 217,528 miles
- 2006 – 216,016 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass222,479 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryUnderbody parts corroded
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
General under body corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
General under body corrosion and front cross member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,479 miles (+191)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 222,479 miles
- Test number
- 577288106417
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody parts corroded
Pass222,288 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 222,288 miles
- Test number
- 196522765740
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil pressure light flashes at idle
Fail222,286 miles (+7)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,286 miles
- Test number
- 947263619911
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cooling fan missing
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil pressure lamp flashing at idle
- AdvisoryRBT low effort from rear service brake
Pass222,279 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 222,279 miles
- Test number
- 143691476218
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion and front cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail222,279 miles (+233)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,279 miles
- Test number
- 222256865149
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion and front cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass222,046 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 222,046 miles
- Test number
- 265948684871
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail222,045 miles (+4)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,045 miles
- Test number
- 185572758518
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass222,041 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 222,041 miles
- Test number
- 388822699795
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail222,041 miles (+52)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,041 miles
- Test number
- 103540781212
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass221,989 miles (+2)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 221,989 miles
- Test number
- 226092434200
- NoteFront discs detoriated
- NoteOffside and nearside outer sills detoriated
Fail221,987 miles (+1,908)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,987 miles
- Test number
- 767657524294
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront discs detoriated
- NoteOffside and nearside outer sills detoriated
Pass220,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 220,079 miles
- Test number
- 419139091236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail220,079 miles (+2,551)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,079 miles
- Test number
- 935118991284
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass217,528 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 217,528 miles
- Test number
- 213851390013
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSLIGHT RUST TO OUTER CILLS
Fail217,528 miles (+1,512)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,528 miles
- Test number
- 233041690008
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSLIGHT RUST TO OUTER CILLS
Pass216,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 216,016 miles
- Test number
- 994008786027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,016 miles1 dangerous15 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,016 miles
- Test number
- 962649576037
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Questions about A720 LFJ
- Does A720 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A720 LFJ expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A720 LFJ?
- The MOT on A720 LFJ expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A720 LFJ done?
- A720 LFJ was recorded at 222,479 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 341 miles a year.
- Has A720 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A720 LFJ has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on A720 LFJ 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 A720 LFJ find?
- A720 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underbody parts corroded.
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