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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

R70 LJFMOT history

R70 LJF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

R70 LJF white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,178 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LJF was last recorded at 117,178 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,178 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,178 miles
  • 2025 – 114,384 miles
  • 2024 – 110,650 miles
  • 2023 – 107,708 miles
  • 2022 – 104,029 miles
  • 2021 – 96,311 miles
  • 2020 – 88,802 miles
  • 2019 – 82,383 miles
  • 2018 – 76,444 miles
  • 2017 – 70,601 miles
  • 2016 – 61,772 miles
  • 2015 – 52,215 miles
  • 2014 – 43,262 miles
  • 2013 – 33,651 miles
  • 2012 – 25,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted covering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,178 miles
    Test number
    740435834543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail117,178 miles (+2,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,178 miles
    Test number
    812763998650
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass114,384 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,384 miles
    Test number
    403204162602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail114,383 miles (+3,733)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    354145067294
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass110,650 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    919608608821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass107,708 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,708 miles
    Test number
    348059829903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,029 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    311156132089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components
  8. Fail104,019 miles (+7,708)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,019 miles
    Test number
    805112944970
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working led in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components
  9. Pass96,311 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    910801831948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail96,257 miles (+7,455)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    764756514683
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 225/40.18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass88,802 miles (+6,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    251569613499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass82,383 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    730436966594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,444 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,444 miles
    Test number
    190128071797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,601 miles (+8,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,601 miles
    Test number
    873250589153
    • AdvisoryFront both front wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to record
  15. Pass61,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,772 miles
    Test number
    678285087876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail61,772 miles (+9,557)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,772 miles
    Test number
    855427166989
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass52,215 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,215 miles
    Test number
    217679577498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    877119654211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,262 miles (+9,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    336159554263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  20. Pass33,651 miles (+8,502)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    816974153286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,149 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    757503842229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Questions about R70 LJF

Does R70 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LJF is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R70 LJF?
The MOT on R70 LJF is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LJF done?
R70 LJF was recorded at 117,178 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
Has R70 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LJF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R70 LJF 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 R70 LJF find?
R70 LJF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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