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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V72 LMXMOT history

V72 LMX is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2021.

V72 LMX green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
69,895 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 LMX
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
4 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 LMX was last recorded at 69,895 miles on 13 Nov 2021, 3,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,099 miles · 23 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
3,796 miles
Average per year
1,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 69,895 miles
  • 2020 – 66,099 miles
  • 2019 – 65,520 miles
  • 2018 – 65,016 miles
  • 2017 – 64,522 miles
  • 2016 – 63,839 miles
  • 2015 – 62,924 miles
  • 2014 – 62,283 miles
  • 2013 – 61,904 miles
  • 2012 – 60,273 miles
  • 2011 – 58,665 miles
  • 2010 – 56,830 miles
  • 2009 – 54,957 miles
  • 2008 – 52,315 miles
  • 2007 – 49,804 miles
  • 2006 – 46,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,895 miles (+3,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    582247644488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass66,099 miles (+579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    533108976608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,520 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,520 miles
    Test number
    125690792232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,016 miles (+494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    465524294720
    • AdvisoryMovement in top mountings for n/side and o/side front Mcpherson struts
  5. Pass64,522 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,522 miles
    Test number
    299026428422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,839 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    843677584464
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  7. Pass62,924 miles (+641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    333140298555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  8. Pass62,283 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    479468234261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  9. Pass61,904 miles (+1,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    787856543272
    • NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode
  10. Pass60,273 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    155960252203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,665 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    477253061272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,830 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    444456160299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,957 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    574897369286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,923 miles (+2,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    323524469408
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass52,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    691695348283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail52,315 miles (+2,511)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    782405348232
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteInner cv boots leaking
  17. Fail49,804 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    611677647269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  18. Pass49,804 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    654577447292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,438 miles
    Test number
    822677946241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,438 miles
    Test number
    930807546286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about V72 LMX

Does V72 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 LMX expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 LMX?
The MOT on V72 LMX expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 LMX done?
V72 LMX was recorded at 69,895 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2021, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
Has V72 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 LMX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on V72 LMX 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 V72 LMX find?
V72 LMX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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