VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V43LFJ has 30 MOTs

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This 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,525 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 09:56.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

V43LFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH MARCH 2027133,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST MARCH 2026133,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20249TH DECEMBER 2025127,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2024127,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20239TH DECEMBER 2024123,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2023123,139 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20229TH DECEMBER 2023117,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2022117,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20219TH DECEMBER 2022114,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2021114,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20209TH DECEMBER 2021109,614 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20199TH DECEMBER 2020104,979 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2019104,977 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Inner Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20189TH DECEMBER 201999,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 201899,423 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20175TH DECEMBER 201895,768 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201630TH NOVEMBER 201789,805 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 201688,689 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201430TH NOVEMBER 201586,819 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201330TH NOVEMBER 201475,009 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201230TH NOVEMBER 201371,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Coolant Low
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201271,776 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Coolant Low
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201130TH NOVEMBER 201265,093 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Disc Worn And Rusty
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Perish
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Stepping (inner)
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201030TH NOVEMBER 201163,701 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Disc's Badly Worn
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201063,701 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Inner Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Disc's Badly Worn
  4. USER ENTERED - Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 200930TH NOVEMBER 201060,928 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 200928TH JANUARY 201057,066 MI
PASSED4TH JANUARY 200828TH JANUARY 200951,690 MI
PASSED29TH JANUARY 200728TH JANUARY 200847,642 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20065TH JANUARY 200739,867 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V43LFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

V43LFJ MOT Comments

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V43LFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,525 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,945 miles

V43LFJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration V43LFJ was manufactured on Monday 8th November 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 133,525 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,945 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V43LFJ has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 56 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 9 Major, 7 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does V43LFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 V43LFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V43LFJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 V43LFJ does have Tax. Read more

When does V43LFJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for V43LFJ will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does V43LFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for V43LFJ will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027. Read more

When did V43LFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V43LFJ was on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 09:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V43LFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for V43LFJ we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has V43LFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for V43LFJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V43LFJ?

V43LFJ is registered as a 1999 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has V43LFJ done?

The odometer reading for V43LFJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 133,525 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,945 miles per year. Read more

How old is V43LFJ?

The vehicle V43LFJ was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Monday 8th November 1999. Read more

What colour is V43LFJ?

The official colour of V43LFJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does V43LFJ have?

V43LFJ has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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