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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V70 FARMOT history

V70 FAR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V70 FAR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,787 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 FAR was last recorded at 73,787 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,217 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,570 miles
Average per year
5,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,787 miles
  • 2024 – 64,685 miles
  • 2023 – 62,435 miles
  • 2022 – 58,095 miles
  • 2021 – 52,762 miles
  • 2020 – 43,360 miles
  • 2018 – 37,770 miles
  • 2017 – 32,190 miles
  • 2016 – 21,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,787 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,787 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    586661839606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,217 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    145500083301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass64,685 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    295073963781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,435 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    216102196679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail62,432 miles (+4,337)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    447022957745
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass58,095 miles (+5,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    425694282255
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass52,762 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    671898485462
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail52,761 miles (+9,401)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    482838160556
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged central (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass43,360 miles (+5,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    782060565047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass37,770 miles (+5,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,770 miles
    Test number
    455795899128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass32,190 miles (+10,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,190 miles
    Test number
    114141607214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass21,529 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,529 miles
    Test number
    112063826186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail21,393 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,393 miles
    Test number
    482407356212
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about V70 FAR

Does V70 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 FAR is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V70 FAR?
The MOT on V70 FAR is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 FAR done?
V70 FAR was recorded at 73,787 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
Has V70 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 FAR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V70 FAR 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 V70 FAR find?
V70 FAR passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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