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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V703 EFJMOT history

V703 EFJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

V703 EFJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
136,924 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V703 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V703 EFJ was last recorded at 136,924 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 2,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,885 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,039 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,924 miles
  • 2021 – 134,885 miles
  • 2020 – 133,870 miles
  • 2019 – 131,962 miles
  • 2018 – 128,674 miles
  • 2017 – 122,755 miles
  • 2016 – 116,389 miles
  • 2015 – 105,832 miles
  • 2014 – 98,506 miles
  • 2013 – 90,275 miles
  • 2012 – 80,832 miles
  • 2011 – 72,311 miles
  • 2010 – 64,559 miles
  • 2009 – 50,320 miles
  • 2008 – 44,942 miles
  • 2007 – 39,737 miles
  • 2006 – 35,143 miles
  • 2005 – 30,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,924 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Cambelt due??

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,924 miles (+2,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    951221180034
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  2. Pass134,885 miles (+1,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,885 miles
    Test number
    201739771939
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  3. Pass133,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    502204397994
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCambelt due??
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,870 miles (+1,908)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    805499047448
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCambelt due??
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,962 miles (+3,288)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    480334437172
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCambelt due??
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass128,674 miles (+5,919)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,674 miles
    Test number
    865041553339
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod has slight free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroding not likely to cause injury at moment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine cover damaged

  7. Pass122,755 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    220509863555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted covering components

  8. Fail122,755 miles (+6,366)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    666047899548
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted covering components

  9. Pass116,389 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,389 miles
    Test number
    238311813785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lowers covers fitted

  10. Fail116,389 miles (+10,557)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,389 miles
    Test number
    877499476719
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lowers covers fitted

  11. Pass105,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,832 miles
    Test number
    659004676333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  12. Fail105,832 miles (+7,326)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,832 miles
    Test number
    511499726134
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  13. Pass98,506 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    179388144223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteCOOLANT LEVEL LOW

  14. Fail98,506 miles (+8,231)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    466258544259
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCOOLANT LEVEL LOW

  15. Pass90,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    728315333254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,275 miles (+9,443)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    397965333402
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,832 miles (+8,521)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    597341652206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
    • NoteMiddle exhaust braket broken but system still secure
    • NoteN/s wiper split
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing has a slight rumbling noise

  18. Fail72,311 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,311 miles
    Test number
    619485151266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass72,311 miles (+7,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,311 miles
    Test number
    997365951204
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail64,559 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    662355240245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass64,559 miles (+14,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    924695640263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,320 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    852733139216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,942 miles (+5,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    904292658270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass39,737 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,737 miles
    Test number
    974365057253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,143 miles (+4,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    210789346202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass30,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    924030055293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V703 EFJ

Does V703 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V703 EFJ expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V703 EFJ?
The MOT on V703 EFJ expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V703 EFJ done?
V703 EFJ was recorded at 136,924 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has V703 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V703 EFJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V703 EFJ 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 V703 EFJ find?
V703 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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