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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R720 BKOMOT history

R720 BKO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

R720 BKO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,808 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2018
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 BKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 BKO was last recorded at 98,808 miles on 27 Oct 2018, 1,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,669 miles · 7 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
1,139 miles
Average per year
2,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 98,808 miles
  • 2017 – 97,669 miles
  • 2016 – 96,623 miles
  • 2015 – 95,471 miles
  • 2014 – 93,612 miles
  • 2013 – 91,278 miles
  • 2012 – 88,348 miles
  • 2011 – 85,291 miles
  • 2010 – 83,292 miles
  • 2009 – 80,939 miles
  • 2008 – 78,217 miles
  • 2007 – 75,243 miles
  • 2006 – 71,755 miles
  • 2005 – 63,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    780567712661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    948158549511
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear and all rear from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear step and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high and slightly loose
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    142222818169
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    873872071021
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check fuel cap

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    131933153755
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check fuel cap

  6. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    424576381181
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    814278804686
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689209563121
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    443422255256
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    529447531967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass98,808 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,808 miles
    Test number
    637892807709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass97,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    574397778560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail97,669 miles (+1,046)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    173789425750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,623 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    889891477414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,571 miles (+1,100)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    838355527417
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass95,471 miles (+1,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,471 miles
    Test number
    302396379824
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass93,612 miles (+2,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    318238394241
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass91,278 miles (+2,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    389428393269
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass88,348 miles (+3,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    746140702311
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Pass85,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    396937261255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail85,291 miles (+1,999)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    755827761284
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass83,292 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    324900140498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    860078339264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,939 miles (+2,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    554508039267
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass78,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    443792728240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,217 miles (+2,974)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    370732128469
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass75,243 miles (+3,488)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,243 miles
    Test number
    711663227236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCambelt satisfactory state

  28. Pass71,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,755 miles
    Test number
    144120816292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,755 miles (+8,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,755 miles
    Test number
    990070116243
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  30. Pass63,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    540448025268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R720 BKO

Does R720 BKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 BKO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R720 BKO?
The MOT on R720 BKO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R720 BKO done?
R720 BKO was recorded at 98,808 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2018, an average of 2,662 miles a year.
Has R720 BKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 BKO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on R720 BKO 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 R720 BKO find?
R720 BKO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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