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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V720 ESFMOT history

V720 ESF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

V720 ESF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
135,216 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 ESF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 ESF was last recorded at 135,216 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 6,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,116 miles · 31 May 2018
Between the last two tests
6,100 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,216 miles
  • 2018 – 129,116 miles
  • 2017 – 122,935 miles
  • 2016 – 117,171 miles
  • 2013 – 111,649 miles
  • 2012 – 108,142 miles
  • 2011 – 98,185 miles
  • 2010 – 84,920 miles
  • 2009 – 75,576 miles
  • 2008 – 65,360 miles
  • 2007 – 54,875 miles
  • 2006 – 45,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,216 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,216 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,216 miles
    Test number
    932625754313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,116 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,116 miles
    Test number
    189363939463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,110 miles (+6,175)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    522220905131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,935 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    617914148061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  5. Pass117,171 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,171 miles
    Test number
    346234127589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,165 miles (+5,516)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    808057128056
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link bar (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTrack rod end loose both front (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear at rear axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling floor centre box
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps weak and corroded

  7. Pass111,649 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,649 miles
    Test number
    565659603368
    • NoteDrivers door damaged
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded

  8. Fail111,639 miles (+3,497)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    206165103314
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers door damaged
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded

  9. Pass108,142 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    419069292233
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail107,929 miles (+9,744)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    837054552294
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight damage to outer wall of N/S/F tyre

  11. Pass98,185 miles (+30)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    475242851282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  12. Fail98,155 miles (+13,235)10 failures7 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,155 miles
    Test number
    199281541204
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass84,920 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    984993540263
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail84,780 miles (+9,204)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    240849530230
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear-side rear tyre slightly under-inflated

  15. Pass75,576 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    144613439230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,360 miles (+10,485)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    912903038205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,875 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    311335937478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass54,875 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    920035137242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    472391146212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 ESF

Does V720 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 ESF expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 ESF?
The MOT on V720 ESF expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 ESF done?
V720 ESF was recorded at 135,216 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has V720 ESF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 ESF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on V720 ESF 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 V720 ESF find?
V720 ESF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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