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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

V720 MOAMOT history

V720 MOA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

V720 MOA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
137,744 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 MOA was last recorded at 137,744 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 7,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,410 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,334 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,744 miles
  • 2023 – 130,410 miles
  • 2022 – 122,123 miles
  • 2021 – 112,059 miles
  • 2020 – 106,313 miles
  • 2019 – 98,404 miles
  • 2018 – 96,848 miles
  • 2017 – 92,831 miles
  • 2015 – 89,972 miles
  • 2014 – 86,494 miles
  • 2013 – 80,504 miles
  • 2012 – 74,874 miles
  • 2011 – 70,198 miles
  • 2010 – 66,064 miles
  • 2009 – 60,087 miles
  • 2008 – 54,964 miles
  • 2007 – 49,394 miles
  • 2006 – 44,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,744 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,744 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,744 miles
    Test number
    448057750710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    787874955189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,410 miles (+8,287)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    346435067042
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,123 miles (+10,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,123 miles
    Test number
    863597225238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,059 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,059 miles
    Test number
    855191138876
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail112,058 miles (+5,745)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,058 miles
    Test number
    154993811883
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,313 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,313 miles
    Test number
    360105733255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail106,221 miles (+7,817)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,221 miles
    Test number
    732019058465
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,404 miles (+88)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    882074204397
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail98,316 miles (+1,468)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    720163173257
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit lens broken leaving a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm borderline fail, the benefit of doubt has been given. strongly advised to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,848 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    632694279570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc has a corroded friction surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc has a corroded friction surface
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail96,848 miles (+4,017)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    686227510205
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc has a corroded friction surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc has a corroded friction surface
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass92,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    736500607138
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs displaying corrosion x 4

  14. Fail92,831 miles (+2,859)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    250545172351
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs displaying corrosion x 4

  15. Pass89,972 miles (+3,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,972 miles
    Test number
    227186500401
    • AdvisoryKnock on engine
    • AdvisoryStarter motor noisy

  16. Pass86,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    439769534369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,490 miles (+5,986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,490 miles
    Test number
    278659034387
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass80,504 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,504 miles
    Test number
    569226233392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,874 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    828741932365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,198 miles (+4,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    676438121354
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  21. Pass66,064 miles (+5,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    482470430479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,087 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    112119029336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,964 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,964 miles
    Test number
    320079728385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,394 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    693737627303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    100213696219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 MOA

Does V720 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 MOA expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 MOA?
The MOT on V720 MOA expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 MOA done?
V720 MOA was recorded at 137,744 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has V720 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 MOA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V720 MOA 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 MOA find?
V720 MOA passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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