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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V709 EFJMOT history

V709 EFJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.

V709 EFJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2023
Mileage
145,888 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 EFJ was last recorded at 145,888 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 4,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,573 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
4,315 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,888 miles
  • 2021 – 141,573 miles
  • 2020 – 140,578 miles
  • 2018 – 140,538 miles
  • 2017 – 138,283 miles
  • 2015 – 129,280 miles
  • 2014 – 123,307 miles
  • 2013 – 115,298 miles
  • 2012 – 105,390 miles
  • 2011 – 95,975 miles
  • 2010 – 86,411 miles
  • 2009 – 80,737 miles
  • 2008 – 74,553 miles
  • 2007 – 69,564 miles
  • 2006 – 65,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,888 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,888 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,888 miles
    Test number
    647411505191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,573 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,573 miles
    Test number
    221456714945
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Fail141,573 miles (+995)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,573 miles
    Test number
    566027511555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Pass140,578 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    598072809154
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail140,578 miles (+40)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    252902428523
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass140,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,538 miles
    Test number
    875184491913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inners (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail140,538 miles (+2,255)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,538 miles
    Test number
    499470505285
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inners (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass138,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    659726469954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail138,283 miles (+21)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    275938007166
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail138,262 miles (+8,982)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,262 miles
    Test number
    127161805894
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass129,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    167177195077
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  12. Fail129,280 miles (+5,973)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    248187695080
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  13. Pass123,307 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,307 miles
    Test number
    636598674091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,298 miles (+9,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,298 miles
    Test number
    818436083078
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail105,390 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    767838852084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass105,390 miles (+9,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    935738752067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass95,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    397237251047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,975 miles (+9,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    489147451056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass86,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    173683240064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,411 miles (+5,674)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    602803840056
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass80,737 miles (+6,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,737 miles
    Test number
    103529649456
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass74,553 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    810087558008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,564 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,564 miles
    Test number
    722834057011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,207 miles
    Test number
    391655056044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V709 EFJ

Does V709 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V709 EFJ expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V709 EFJ?
The MOT on V709 EFJ expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V709 EFJ done?
V709 EFJ was recorded at 145,888 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has V709 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 EFJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V709 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 V709 EFJ find?
V709 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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