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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R71 UBWMOT history

R71 UBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

R71 UBW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
52,500 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 UBW was last recorded at 52,500 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,473 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,500 miles
  • 2022 – 46,345 miles
  • 2021 – 36,479 miles
  • 2020 – 29,128 miles
  • 2019 – 19,598 miles
  • 2017 – 19,300 miles
  • 2014 – 19,237 miles
  • 2013 – 19,059 miles
  • 2012 – 18,949 miles
  • 2011 – 18,821 miles
  • 2010 – 18,676 miles
  • 2009 – 18,550 miles
  • 2008 – 18,313 miles
  • 2007 – 17,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,500 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    652117264459
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail52,473 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    466308174191
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail52,473 miles (+6,128)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    674626390171
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,345 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    395172910715
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail46,336 miles (+9,857)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    621011721126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass36,479 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,479 miles
    Test number
    186422056684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail36,409 miles (+7,281)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    627002425123
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bck box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass29,128 miles (+9,530)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    556676190265
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut shocker tops have free movement
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass19,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,598 miles
    Test number
    417316059132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail19,598 miles (+298)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,598 miles
    Test number
    707630767429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass19,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    279234800690
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail19,300 miles (+63)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    115210533870
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass19,237 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,237 miles
    Test number
    608524204265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,059 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,059 miles
    Test number
    196223403240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,949 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,949 miles
    Test number
    398225202243
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail18,949 miles (+128)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,949 miles
    Test number
    307035502274
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass18,821 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,821 miles
    Test number
    136163601281
    • 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)

  18. Pass18,676 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,676 miles
    Test number
    881512700262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass18,550 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,550 miles
    Test number
    991224509232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,313 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,313 miles
    Test number
    440395008263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    111540587431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about R71 UBW

Does R71 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 UBW expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 UBW?
The MOT on R71 UBW expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 UBW done?
R71 UBW was recorded at 52,500 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 2,087 miles a year.
Has R71 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 UBW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R71 UBW 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 R71 UBW find?
R71 UBW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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