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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

V708 TJOMOT history

V708 TJO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

V708 TJO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
151,914 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 TJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 TJO was last recorded at 151,914 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,338 miles · 24 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,914 miles
  • 2020 – 151,338 miles
  • 2018 – 151,181 miles
  • 2017 – 150,962 miles
  • 2016 – 150,962 miles
  • 2015 – 149,833 miles
  • 2014 – 148,706 miles
  • 2013 – 147,431 miles
  • 2012 – 133,884 miles
  • 2011 – 112,172 miles
  • 2010 – 99,322 miles
  • 2009 – 93,474 miles
  • 2008 – 86,377 miles
  • 2007 – 74,422 miles
  • 2006 – 69,669 miles
  • 2005 – 58,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,914 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps slight corrosion

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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,914 miles (+576)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,914 miles
    Test number
    216057885101
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps slight corrosion

  2. Pass151,338 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,338 miles
    Test number
    959018619792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,181 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,181 miles
    Test number
    931874862017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,962 miles
    Test number
    235584845655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Fail150,962 miles (+1,129)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,962 miles
    Test number
    387398002211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass149,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,833 miles
    Test number
    590267061211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail149,833 miles (+1,127)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,833 miles
    Test number
    762628967544
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass148,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,706 miles
    Test number
    368234214380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,706 miles (+1,275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,706 miles
    Test number
    706824914386
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass147,431 miles (+13,547)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,431 miles
    Test number
    797593413361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,884 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,884 miles
    Test number
    867885212351
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  12. Fail133,845 miles (+21,673)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,845 miles
    Test number
    436691412336
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  13. Fail112,172 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    139534101357
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  14. Pass112,172 miles (+12,850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    448554601393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,322 miles (+5,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    304849350299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass93,474 miles (+7,097)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    214635669213
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass86,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    902924778268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,377 miles (+11,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    103173678293
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass74,422 miles (+4,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    743535057160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    462735846322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,669 miles (+11,105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    914075046392
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass58,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    994409625321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,564 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    344769225325
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V708 TJO

Does V708 TJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 TJO expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 TJO?
The MOT on V708 TJO expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 TJO done?
V708 TJO was recorded at 151,914 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has V708 TJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 TJO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on V708 TJO 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 V708 TJO find?
V708 TJO passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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