Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V711 EBJMOT history

V711 EBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 213,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

V711 EBJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
213,264 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,398 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V711 EBJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V711 EBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V711 EBJ was last recorded at 213,264 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
208,262 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,002 miles
Average per year
7,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,264 miles
  • 2025 – 208,262 miles
  • 2024 – 203,358 miles
  • 2023 – 198,678 miles
  • 2022 – 193,371 miles
  • 2021 – 187,458 miles
  • 2020 – 180,098 miles
  • 2019 – 177,151 miles
  • 2018 – 174,330 miles
  • 2017 – 162,016 miles
  • 2016 – 158,080 miles
  • 2015 – 151,053 miles
  • 2014 – 145,670 miles
  • 2013 – 140,995 miles
  • 2012 – 137,352 miles
  • 2011 – 129,527 miles
  • 2010 – 122,580 miles
  • 2009 – 110,184 miles
  • 2008 – 94,069 miles
  • 2007 – 80,525 miles
  • 2006 – 71,211 miles
  • 2005 – 60,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,264 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,264 miles (+5,002)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    213,264 miles
    Test number
    945930021168
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass208,262 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    208,262 miles
    Test number
    971614796864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass203,358 miles (+4,680)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,358 miles
    Test number
    689160317827
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass198,678 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,678 miles
    Test number
    959472900571
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail198,678 miles (+5,307)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,678 miles
    Test number
    588571921781
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass193,371 miles (+5,913)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    193,371 miles
    Test number
    784099695713
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass187,458 miles (+7,360)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,458 miles
    Test number
    874441866682
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass180,098 miles (+2,947)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    180,098 miles
    Test number
    873036866630
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass177,151 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    177,151 miles
    Test number
    512872437104
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail177,151 miles (+2,821)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,151 miles
    Test number
    924052728793
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass174,330 miles (+12,314)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    174,330 miles
    Test number
    529684939283
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass162,016 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,016 miles
    Test number
    182763084319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,080 miles (+7,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,080 miles
    Test number
    226509504171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass151,053 miles (+5,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,053 miles
    Test number
    255579295458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass145,670 miles (+4,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    145,670 miles
    Test number
    736180404243
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass140,995 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    955871503203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    369385602280
    • 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. Fail137,352 miles (+7,825)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    767515402227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass129,527 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    896784371203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,580 miles (+12,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    700769380291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass110,184 miles (+16,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    394857899248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,069 miles (+13,544)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    460815998231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,525 miles (+9,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    902349277229
    • 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)

  24. Pass71,211 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    374697486220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    110701105374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V711 EBJ

Does V711 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V711 EBJ is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V711 EBJ?
The MOT on V711 EBJ is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V711 EBJ done?
V711 EBJ was recorded at 213,264 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,398 miles a year.
Has V711 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 EBJ has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V711 EBJ 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 V711 EBJ find?
V711 EBJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

Related registrations

Browse all V711 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.