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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V720 LKKMOT history

V720 LKK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 160,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

V720 LKK green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,683 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 LKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 LKK was last recorded at 160,683 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,684 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
4,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,683 miles
  • 2024 – 159,684 miles
  • 2023 – 143,722 miles
  • 2022 – 132,944 miles
  • 2021 – 128,582 miles
  • 2020 – 118,025 miles
  • 2019 – 107,318 miles
  • 2018 – 105,068 miles
  • 2017 – 104,642 miles
  • 2016 – 98,400 miles
  • 2015 – 97,387 miles
  • 2014 – 95,267 miles
  • 2013 – 93,020 miles
  • 2012 – 90,429 miles
  • 2011 – 84,782 miles
  • 2010 – 81,010 miles
  • 2009 – 78,700 miles
  • 2008 – 77,353 miles
  • 2007 – 76,147 miles
  • 2006 – 71,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,683 miles
    Test number
    571302457981
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail160,683 miles (+999)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,683 miles
    Test number
    446036892165
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass159,684 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,684 miles
    Test number
    125049858675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,684 miles (+15,962)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,684 miles
    Test number
    964386739997
    • MajorExhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,722 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    601604681864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail143,622 miles (+10,678)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,622 miles
    Test number
    682129910835
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass132,944 miles (+4,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,944 miles
    Test number
    900867688536
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded, but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,582 miles (+10,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    584742145088
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside wing corroded, but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass118,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,025 miles
    Test number
    820460448453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail118,025 miles (+10,707)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,025 miles
    Test number
    569614122479
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass107,318 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    270895357631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,068 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,068 miles
    Test number
    419332036425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,642 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,642 miles
    Test number
    751250385888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail104,641 miles (+6,241)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    829030003201
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at end (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass98,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    583354487445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail98,400 miles (+1,013)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    304231663844
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking IN LINE FILTER. (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET. (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass97,387 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    968409546171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,267 miles (+2,247)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    829608984219
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass93,020 miles (+2,591)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    189615773236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass90,429 miles (+5,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    426863282201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass84,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    925306571244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,781 miles (+3,771)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    155476071211
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass81,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    380703370452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail81,010 miles (+2,310)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    681013370225
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass78,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,700 miles
    Test number
    801136269204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,700 miles (+1,347)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,700 miles
    Test number
    811186469219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass77,353 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,353 miles
    Test number
    454926078289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,147 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    231005577219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,468 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    700852386265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass71,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    922762086259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 LKK

Does V720 LKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 LKK expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 LKK?
The MOT on V720 LKK expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 LKK done?
V720 LKK was recorded at 160,683 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
Has V720 LKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 LKK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V720 LKK 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 LKK find?
V720 LKK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak radiator; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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