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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V73 DJRMOT history

V73 DJR is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

V73 DJR green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
87,114 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 DJR
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 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 DJR was last recorded at 87,114 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,496 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,114 miles
  • 2021 – 74,884 miles
  • 2020 – 64,101 miles
  • 2019 – 60,196 miles
  • 2018 – 54,493 miles
  • 2017 – 47,108 miles
  • 2016 – 39,728 miles
  • 2015 – 33,145 miles
  • 2014 – 28,299 miles
  • 2013 – 27,369 miles
  • 2012 – 26,646 miles
  • 2011 – 25,071 miles
  • 2010 – 23,864 miles
  • 2009 – 22,424 miles
  • 2008 – 21,074 miles
  • 2007 – 19,739 miles
  • 2006 – 18,502 miles
  • 2005 – 17,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,114 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Damage to windscreen within m.o.t limits at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,114 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    957345662999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,496 miles (+11,612)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    804372593841
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,884 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    743543426118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,844 miles (+10,743)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,844 miles
    Test number
    951220873236
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass64,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    750929539850
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail64,101 miles (+3,905)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    741682022316
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass60,196 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    189671906007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,189 miles (+5,696)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,189 miles
    Test number
    803508589185
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,493 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    494534650914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail54,493 miles (+7,385)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    958319147973
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass47,108 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    563874448614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail47,082 miles (+7,354)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    116423036581
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass39,728 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    723702608663
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen within m.o.t limits at time of test.

  14. Fail39,712 miles (+6,567)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    162682626731
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen within m.o.t limits at time of test.

  15. Pass33,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,145 miles
    Test number
    420903126029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail33,145 miles (+4,846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,145 miles
    Test number
    814382391537
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail28,299 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,299 miles
    Test number
    256693674208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass28,299 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,299 miles
    Test number
    646743774286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Fail28,299 miles (+930)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,299 miles
    Test number
    205632174240
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Pass27,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,369 miles
    Test number
    418939263267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail27,369 miles (+723)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,369 miles
    Test number
    227819763209
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass26,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    587150572226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,646 miles (+1,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    229800572223
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,071 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    629960271224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass23,864 miles (+1,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,864 miles
    Test number
    851233670247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail22,424 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    344185369496
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass22,424 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    711065569286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,074 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,074 miles
    Test number
    391783378429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,739 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,739 miles
    Test number
    384304277271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,502 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,502 miles
    Test number
    154116576295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass17,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,451 miles
    Test number
    804732075284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 DJR

Does V73 DJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 DJR expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 DJR?
The MOT on V73 DJR expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 DJR done?
V73 DJR was recorded at 87,114 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has V73 DJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 DJR has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V73 DJR 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 V73 DJR find?
V73 DJR passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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