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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V43 LFJMOT history

V43 LFJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

V43 LFJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,525 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 LFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 LFJ was last recorded at 133,525 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,928 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,597 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,525 miles
  • 2024 – 127,928 miles
  • 2023 – 123,145 miles
  • 2022 – 117,950 miles
  • 2021 – 114,164 miles
  • 2020 – 109,614 miles
  • 2019 – 104,979 miles
  • 2018 – 99,423 miles
  • 2017 – 95,768 miles
  • 2016 – 89,805 miles
  • 2015 – 88,689 miles
  • 2014 – 86,819 miles
  • 2013 – 75,009 miles
  • 2012 – 71,776 miles
  • 2011 – 65,093 miles
  • 2010 – 63,701 miles
  • 2009 – 60,928 miles
  • 2008 – 51,690 miles
  • 2007 – 47,642 miles
  • 2006 – 39,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,525 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    754892781111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,525 miles (+5,597)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    403880409840
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,928 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    835529423357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Fail127,896 miles (+4,751)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,896 miles
    Test number
    510480255079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass123,145 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    939325092886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail123,139 miles (+5,189)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,139 miles
    Test number
    113147601323
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    814524984896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail117,950 miles (+3,786)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    415490997989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,164 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    279807549609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail114,164 miles (+4,550)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    634847405502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,614 miles (+4,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    956212138056
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,979 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,979 miles
    Test number
    929854921599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail104,977 miles (+5,554)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,977 miles
    Test number
    921917889022
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,423 miles
    Test number
    853887474134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail99,423 miles (+3,655)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,423 miles
    Test number
    331184644558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass95,768 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,768 miles
    Test number
    314477457037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,805 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    461810059868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,689 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    759494807928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,819 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    467189814488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,009 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,009 miles
    Test number
    427230523367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,776 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    778572932343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant low

  22. Fail71,776 miles (+6,683)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    557082732391
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant low

  23. Pass65,093 miles (+1,392)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    869750231315
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn and rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread stepping (inner)

  24. Pass63,701 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    154669510333
    • NoteFront brake disc's badly worn

  25. Fail63,701 miles (+2,773)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    944079110368
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront brake disc's badly worn

  26. Pass60,928 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    353935439374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,066 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    454210829047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,690 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    884924708091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,642 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,642 miles
    Test number
    912549827003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,867 miles
    Test number
    733316206085
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about V43 LFJ

Does V43 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 LFJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 LFJ?
The MOT on V43 LFJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 LFJ done?
V43 LFJ was recorded at 133,525 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has V43 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 LFJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V43 LFJ 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 V43 LFJ find?
V43 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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