
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,708 miles (+3,679)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 107,708 miles
- Test number
- 348059829903
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass82,383 miles (+5,939)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 82,383 miles
- Test number
- 730436966594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,444 miles (+5,843)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 76,444 miles
- Test number
- 190128071797
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass52,215 miles (+8,953)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,215 miles
- Test number
- 217679577498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,262 miles
- Test number
- 877119654211
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass33,651 miles (+8,502)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,651 miles
- Test number
- 816974153286
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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