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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

V730 MFMMOT history

V730 MFM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

V730 MFM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,606 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 MFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 MFM was last recorded at 171,606 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,606 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,606 miles
  • 2025 – 169,047 miles
  • 2024 – 168,801 miles
  • 2022 – 164,057 miles
  • 2021 – 160,814 miles
  • 2020 – 157,754 miles
  • 2019 – 152,540 miles
  • 2018 – 147,563 miles
  • 2016 – 146,502 miles
  • 2015 – 139,614 miles
  • 2014 – 133,839 miles
  • 2013 – 127,318 miles
  • 2012 – 120,987 miles
  • 2011 – 112,576 miles
  • 2010 – 106,334 miles
  • 2009 – 99,004 miles
  • 2008 – 91,975 miles
  • 2007 – 85,460 miles
  • 2006 – 77,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,606 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,606 miles
    Test number
    801668670280
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,606 miles (+10)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,606 miles
    Test number
    454506160670
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail171,596 miles (+2,549)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,596 miles
    Test number
    463849527024
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 91v Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf brake backing plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt noisy

  4. Pass169,047 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,047 miles
    Test number
    338581167460
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail169,046 miles (+245)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,046 miles
    Test number
    900783045699
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (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 Wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass168,801 miles (+4,744)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,801 miles
    Test number
    973642740587
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,057 miles
    Test number
    669940843326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

  8. Fail164,056 miles (+3,237)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,056 miles
    Test number
    307094065501
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

  9. Pass160,819 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,819 miles
    Test number
    226978630346
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail160,814 miles (+3,060)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,814 miles
    Test number
    521403041479
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,754 miles (+230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,754 miles
    Test number
    835367824190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover worn

  12. Fail157,524 miles (+4,984)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,524 miles
    Test number
    705900767458
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover worn

  13. Pass152,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,540 miles
    Test number
    822388096321
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail152,540 miles (+153)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,540 miles
    Test number
    770975585447
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail152,387 miles (+4,824)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,387 miles
    Test number
    476831838383
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass147,563 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,563 miles
    Test number
    687761385542
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has reserve travel

  17. Fail147,563 miles (+1,061)6 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,563 miles
    Test number
    767038680328
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has reserve travel

  18. Pass146,502 miles (+6,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    849635581117
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass139,614 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,614 miles
    Test number
    978191165104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,839 miles (+6,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,839 miles
    Test number
    908682564116
    • 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)

  21. Pass127,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    186654663137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail127,318 miles (+6,331)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    279733863497
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass120,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,987 miles
    Test number
    349303562182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail120,986 miles (+8,410)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,986 miles
    Test number
    187433162173
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion in rear brake discs

  25. Pass112,576 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,576 miles
    Test number
    419484361129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass106,334 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    862073890197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass99,004 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    822722609280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,975 miles (+6,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    882550618238
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass85,460 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    161460887135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass77,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    350704796195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 MFM

Does V730 MFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 MFM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 MFM?
The MOT on V730 MFM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 MFM done?
V730 MFM was recorded at 171,606 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,792 miles a year.
Has V730 MFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 MFM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V730 MFM 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 V730 MFM find?
V730 MFM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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