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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V714 LKJMOT history

V714 LKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

V714 LKJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,968 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V714 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V714 LKJ was last recorded at 128,968 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2025: 128,951 miles, lower than 138,925 miles on 14 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,951 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,968 miles
  • 2024 – 127,754 miles
  • 2023 – 125,692 miles
  • 2022 – 122,385 miles
  • 2021 – 119,103 miles
  • 2020 – 115,972 miles
  • 2019 – 112,117 miles
  • 2013 – 110,275 miles
  • 2012 – 104,478 miles
  • 2011 – 97,386 miles
  • 2010 – 85,798 miles
  • 2009 – 79,972 miles
  • 2008 – 73,836 miles
  • 2007 – 67,495 miles
  • 2006 – 60,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,968 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,968 miles (+17)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,968 miles
    Test number
    609650460448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail128,951 miles (-9,974)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,951 miles
    Test number
    171961421644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail138,925 miles (+11,171)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    613782224250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,754 miles (+2,062)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,754 miles
    Test number
    791801457516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,692 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,692 miles
    Test number
    768446240687
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail125,670 miles (+3,285)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,670 miles
    Test number
    477324875951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass122,385 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,385 miles
    Test number
    537672708971
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,376 miles (+3,273)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,376 miles
    Test number
    327026868442
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,103 miles (+3,131)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,103 miles
    Test number
    504713323040
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,972 miles (+3,855)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    663520777393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,117 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,117 miles
    Test number
    454144741255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s mains at flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail112,117 miles (+1,842)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,117 miles
    Test number
    474270049919
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s mains at flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass110,275 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    248578413374
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail110,273 miles (+5,795)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    338695713311
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass104,478 miles (+7,092)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,478 miles
    Test number
    779689062279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  16. Pass97,386 miles (+11,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,386 miles
    Test number
    347886461249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,798 miles (+5,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    521188530209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,972 miles (+6,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    341812959248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass73,836 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    412818748203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,495 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,495 miles
    Test number
    294189847204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    373598246227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V714 LKJ

Does V714 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V714 LKJ expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V714 LKJ?
The MOT on V714 LKJ expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V714 LKJ done?
V714 LKJ was recorded at 128,968 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has V714 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V714 LKJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V714 LKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V714 LKJ find?
V714 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 8 more.

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