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Volkswagen Golf

Grey and Maroon · Petrol · 1983 · 1,760 cc

A720 VOHMOT history

A720 VOH is a grey and maroon petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Aug 1983. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

A720 VOH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
155,048 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A720 VOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey and Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,760 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
30 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A720 VOH was last recorded at 155,048 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,863 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
1,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,048 miles
  • 2022 – 147,222 miles
  • 2021 – 143,454 miles
  • 2020 – 143,262 miles
  • 2019 – 143,255 miles
  • 2017 – 142,840 miles
  • 2016 – 138,340 miles
  • 2011 – 137,810 miles
  • 2009 – 135,280 miles
  • 2008 – 132,873 miles
  • 2007 – 127,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,048 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill close to min standards (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat back doesnt lock but o/s lock holds it in upright position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,048 miles (+185)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,048 miles
    Test number
    325659496511
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill close to min standards (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail154,863 miles (+7,641)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,863 miles
    Test number
    345463940585
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 50 15 h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill close to min standards (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,222 miles
    Test number
    458003384683
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play.
  4. Fail147,222 miles (+3,768)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,222 miles
    Test number
    153159135959
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play.
  5. Pass143,454 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,454 miles
    Test number
    503534689827
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  6. Pass143,262 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,262 miles
    Test number
    899926042157
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail143,255 miles (+415)3 dangerous14 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,255 miles
    Test number
    950731056219
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached strut mounting bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached strut mounting bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. bench (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front floor pan/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  8. Pass142,840 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,840 miles
    Test number
    274817703399
    • AdvisoryFront suspension / steering alignment clearly not correct
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat back doesnt lock but o/s lock holds it in upright position
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  9. Fail142,838 miles (+4,498)14 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,838 miles
    Test number
    954113840104
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp flashes instead of indicator (1.3.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat back doesnt lock but o/s lock holds it in upright position
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass138,340 miles (+530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,340 miles
    Test number
    299834615553
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass137,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    529541851165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
  12. Fail137,810 miles (+2,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    717031351129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
  13. Pass135,280 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    135,280 miles
    Test number
    490199769156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,873 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    132,873 miles
    Test number
    263095978122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,742 miles (+5,051)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,742 miles
    Test number
    290893168123
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass127,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    711743977192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,691 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    582299567111
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about A720 VOH

Does A720 VOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A720 VOH expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A720 VOH?
The MOT on A720 VOH expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A720 VOH done?
A720 VOH was recorded at 155,048 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 1,728 miles a year.
Has A720 VOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A720 VOH has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on A720 VOH 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 VOH find?
A720 VOH passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 10 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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