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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

R70 LKAMOT history

R70 LKA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

R70 LKA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,267 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LKA was last recorded at 127,267 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,651 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,267 miles
  • 2025 – 126,651 miles
  • 2024 – 125,467 miles
  • 2023 – 123,570 miles
  • 2022 – 122,012 miles
  • 2020 – 121,163 miles
  • 2019 – 118,786 miles
  • 2018 – 114,268 miles
  • 2017 – 112,786 miles
  • 2016 – 110,231 miles
  • 2015 – 109,168 miles
  • 2014 – 100,166 miles
  • 2013 – 80,431 miles
  • 2012 – 72,265 miles
  • 2010 – 55,999 miles
  • 2009 – 29,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,267 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    787825232093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,651 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,651 miles
    Test number
    755354370704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    901986938483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,467 miles (+1,897)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    100031744792
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,570 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,570 miles
    Test number
    848131463297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,012 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,012 miles
    Test number
    152154454030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,163 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    471616542525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,786 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,786 miles
    Test number
    516391304989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,268 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    421465182883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,786 miles (+2,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,786 miles
    Test number
    140542120474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass110,231 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    674815856523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,168 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    595231695186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,166 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    498345174142
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail100,159 miles (+19,728)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    239472174199
    • FailureNearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,431 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,431 miles
    Test number
    647360253154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

  16. Fail80,431 miles (+8,166)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,431 miles
    Test number
    257690353428
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass72,265 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    288094562167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,264 miles (+16,265)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    677413562119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,999 miles (+26,055)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    322235160303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,944 miles
    Test number
    541878269282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R70 LKA

Does R70 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LKA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R70 LKA?
The MOT on R70 LKA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LKA done?
R70 LKA was recorded at 127,267 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has R70 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LKA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R70 LKA 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 LKA find?
R70 LKA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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