Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
M71 KESMOT history
M71 KES is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 137,178 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 137,178 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M71 KES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 27 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M71 KES was last recorded at 137,178 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,289 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,889 miles
- Average per year
- 10,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,178 miles
- 2025 – 129,289 miles
- 2024 – 119,993 miles
- 2022 – 111,257 miles
- 2021 – 103,859 miles
- 2020 – 95,869 miles
- 2019 – 72,466 miles
- 2018 – 59,482 miles
- 2017 – 45,327 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,178 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 9 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,178 miles (+7,889)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 137,178 miles
- Test number
- 900105383722
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,289 miles (+9,296)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,289 miles
- Test number
- 500977688075
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass119,993 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 119,993 miles
- Test number
- 405702560124
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail119,990 miles (+8,733)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,990 miles
- Test number
- 901254105139
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,257 miles (+7,398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 111,257 miles
- Test number
- 211827377864
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,859 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 103,859 miles
- Test number
- 599890682022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail103,857 miles (+7,988)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,857 miles
- Test number
- 779456521897
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass95,869 miles (+23,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 95,869 miles
- Test number
- 843981122956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,466 miles (+12,984)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,466 miles
- Test number
- 452036836021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,482 miles (+14,155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,482 miles
- Test number
- 720831227963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body tray/guard fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Pass45,327 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 45,327 miles
- Test number
- 112011958721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about M71 KES
- Does M71 KES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M71 KES is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M71 KES?
- The MOT on M71 KES is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M71 KES done?
- M71 KES was recorded at 137,178 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,660 miles a year.
- Has M71 KES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M71 KES has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on M71 KES 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 M71 KES find?
- M71 KES passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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