
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
V71 DFXMOT history
V71 DFX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 98,336 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V71 DFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V71 DFX was last recorded at 98,336 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,208 miles · 3 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 3,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 98,336 miles
- 2023 – 96,141 miles
- 2022 – 92,955 miles
- 2021 – 89,310 miles
- 2020 – 84,835 miles
- 2019 – 82,074 miles
- 2018 – 80,553 miles
- 2017 – 77,681 miles
- 2016 – 75,627 miles
- 2015 – 72,570 miles
- 2014 – 66,631 miles
- 2013 – 62,537 miles
- 2012 – 58,660 miles
- 2011 – 56,253 miles
- 2010 – 53,348 miles
- 2009 – 45,753 miles
- 2008 – 38,415 miles
- 2007 – 34,722 miles
- 2006 – 30,922 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,336 miles (+128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 98,336 miles
- Test number
- 901861822696
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,208 miles (+2,067)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,208 miles
- Test number
- 438965342110
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,141 miles (+3,186)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,141 miles
- Test number
- 118970794815
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,955 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 92,955 miles
- Test number
- 649673757651
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,310 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 89,310 miles
- Test number
- 801672300719
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,835 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,835 miles
- Test number
- 769970601492
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,074 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 82,074 miles
- Test number
- 927336245887
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,553 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,553 miles
- Test number
- 969564868401
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,552 miles (+2,871)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,552 miles
- Test number
- 840763332664
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,681 miles (+2,054)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,681 miles
- Test number
- 182811736690
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres becoming deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades slightly streaky
Pass75,627 miles (+3,057)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,627 miles
- Test number
- 541845209383
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass72,570 miles (+5,939)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,570 miles
- Test number
- 141193522350
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,631 miles
- Test number
- 185971534245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,631 miles (+4,094)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,631 miles
- Test number
- 717280334276
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,537 miles (+3,877)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,537 miles
- Test number
- 898382533225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,660 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,660 miles
- Test number
- 589020732237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fail58,660 miles (+2,407)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,660 miles
- Test number
- 346270732444
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass56,253 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,253 miles
- Test number
- 335325241457
- NoteFront lower bumper missing offside wheel arch liner signs of rubbing on tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Fail56,253 miles (+2,905)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,253 miles
- Test number
- 258594441279
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront lower bumper missing offside wheel arch liner signs of rubbing on tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Pass53,348 miles (+7,595)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,348 miles
- Test number
- 344903030400
- NoteLower part of front bumper missing
- NoteOffside front wheel arch liner signs of rubbing tyre
- NoteRear inner brake pads appear low
Pass45,753 miles (+7,338)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 45,753 miles
- Test number
- 371690349224
- NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorated
Pass38,415 miles (+3,693)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 38,415 miles
- Test number
- 390805448489
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished and worn on inner edges
Pass34,722 miles (+3,800)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,722 miles
- Test number
- 552812847244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,922 miles
- Test number
- 612754746219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V71 DFX
- Does V71 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V71 DFX expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V71 DFX?
- The MOT on V71 DFX expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V71 DFX done?
- V71 DFX was recorded at 98,336 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 3,739 miles a year.
- Has V71 DFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V71 DFX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on V71 DFX 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 V71 DFX find?
- V71 DFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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