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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

R70 LNDMOT history

R70 LND is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

R70 LND silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,311 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LND was last recorded at 79,311 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,924 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,387 miles
Average per year
5,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,311 miles
  • 2024 – 75,924 miles
  • 2023 – 71,621 miles
  • 2022 – 67,449 miles
  • 2021 – 63,287 miles
  • 2020 – 57,512 miles
  • 2019 – 51,449 miles
  • 2018 – 44,932 miles
  • 2017 – 38,031 miles
  • 2016 – 30,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,311 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,311 miles (+3,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    986869167303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
  2. Pass75,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    506219472659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail75,924 miles (+4,303)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    982958564213
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass71,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    204782740082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,621 miles (+4,172)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    131917200354
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass67,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    358263264779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail67,449 miles (+4,162)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    379669352374
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass63,287 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    464065048023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,512 miles (+6,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    976021431148
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front brake discs
  10. Pass51,449 miles (+6,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,449 miles
    Test number
    857375503670
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern
  11. Pass44,932 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,932 miles
    Test number
    452521751970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,031 miles (+7,119)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    832809360539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    878708487746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,912 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    304171644132
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about R70 LND

Does R70 LND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LND is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R70 LND?
The MOT on R70 LND is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LND done?
R70 LND was recorded at 79,311 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,418 miles a year.
Has R70 LND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LND has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R70 LND 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 LND find?
R70 LND passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring corroded; rear heat shield loose.

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