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Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V701 LKKMOT history

V701 LKK is an orange petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

V701 LKK orange Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,566 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 LKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 LKK was last recorded at 128,566 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,002 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
3,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,566 miles
  • 2024 – 126,002 miles
  • 2023 – 122,390 miles
  • 2021 – 114,647 miles
  • 2020 – 112,796 miles
  • 2019 – 112,035 miles
  • 2018 – 110,529 miles
  • 2017 – 108,292 miles
  • 2016 – 105,817 miles
  • 2015 – 103,037 miles
  • 2014 – 100,243 miles
  • 2013 – 97,063 miles
  • 2012 – 92,796 miles
  • 2011 – 88,643 miles
  • 2010 – 83,970 miles
  • 2009 – 78,123 miles
  • 2008 – 73,324 miles
  • 2007 – 67,636 miles
  • 2006 – 62,342 miles
  • 2005 – 57,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,566 miles
    Test number
    522419256086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail128,566 miles (+2,564)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,566 miles
    Test number
    933706556327
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass126,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    845777297840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,002 miles (+3,612)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    690622382275
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,390 miles
    Test number
    416987530517
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail122,390 miles (+3,944)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,390 miles
    Test number
    697914613341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,446 miles
    Test number
    120075796005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,446 miles (+3,799)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,446 miles
    Test number
    650706843243
    • DangerousOffside Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,647 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,647 miles
    Test number
    826888374653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,796 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    400092887529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass112,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    644655546395
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail112,035 miles (+1,506)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    654032918783
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit 1.6mm centre line tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  13. Pass110,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    405682763827
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail110,529 miles (+2,237)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    906105174382
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  15. Pass108,292 miles (+2,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    543954578563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,817 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    689443083957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass103,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,037 miles
    Test number
    863068055036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,037 miles (+2,794)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,037 miles
    Test number
    728120006491
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,243 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    579626454307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,063 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,063 miles
    Test number
    308335443395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    519136042320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,796 miles (+4,153)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    715266642360
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass88,643 miles (+4,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    997154351314
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass83,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,970 miles
    Test number
    103107840316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,970 miles (+5,847)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,970 miles
    Test number
    251127040361
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass78,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    561104149375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,123 miles (+4,799)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    843294249331
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass73,324 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    931780558318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,636 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    794082257390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass62,342 miles (+5,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    474043056481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass57,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    331526755395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V701 LKK

Does V701 LKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V701 LKK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V701 LKK?
The MOT on V701 LKK is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V701 LKK done?
V701 LKK was recorded at 128,566 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,560 miles a year.
Has V701 LKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 LKK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V701 LKK 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 V701 LKK find?
V701 LKK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge, and 1 more.

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