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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V701 HLEMOT history

V701 HLE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

V701 HLE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
172,774 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 HLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 HLE was last recorded at 172,774 miles on 27 May 2022, 12,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2015: 110,756 miles, lower than 116,933 miles on 3 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,661 miles · 28 May 2021
Between the last two tests
12,113 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,774 miles
  • 2021 – 160,661 miles
  • 2020 – 148,222 miles
  • 2019 – 136,474 miles
  • 2017 – 132,728 miles
  • 2016 – 122,893 miles
  • 2015 – 110,756 miles
  • 2014 – 116,933 miles
  • 2013 – 113,269 miles
  • 2012 – 110,399 miles
  • 2011 – 105,868 miles
  • 2010 – 102,986 miles
  • 2009 – 99,599 miles
  • 2008 – 95,576 miles
  • 2007 – 90,975 miles
  • 2006 – 85,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,774 miles (+12,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    172,774 miles
    Test number
    604776709826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,661 miles (+12,439)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,661 miles
    Test number
    468571321029
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass148,222 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,222 miles
    Test number
    347732644727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat head rests removed
  4. Fail148,222 miles (+11,748)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,222 miles
    Test number
    939941418495
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat head rests removed
  5. Pass136,474 miles (+3,746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    240548564251
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass132,728 miles (+9,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,728 miles
    Test number
    770917057478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
  7. Pass122,893 miles (+12,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,893 miles
    Test number
    792138169301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,756 miles (-6,177)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,756 miles
    Test number
    947663985007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
  9. Pass116,933 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,933 miles
    Test number
    248283494033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,269 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    108392793428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,399 miles (+4,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,399 miles
    Test number
    617946292006
    • NoteRear tyres beginning to crack
  12. Pass105,868 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    237925071080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,986 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,986 miles
    Test number
    751928970080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,599 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,599 miles
    Test number
    373618869043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,576 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    562322378059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,975 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    333033577024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    680370476061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V701 HLE

Does V701 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 HLE expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 HLE?
The MOT on V701 HLE expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 HLE done?
V701 HLE was recorded at 172,774 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has V701 HLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 HLE has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V701 HLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V701 HLE find?
V701 HLE passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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