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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V71 HLAMOT history

V71 HLA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

V71 HLA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
111,783 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 HLA was last recorded at 111,783 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 5,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,415 miles · 11 May 2017
Between the last two tests
5,368 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,783 miles
  • 2017 – 106,415 miles
  • 2015 – 100,603 miles
  • 2013 – 97,407 miles
  • 2011 – 91,780 miles
  • 2010 – 87,542 miles
  • 2009 – 81,273 miles
  • 2008 – 76,919 miles
  • 2007 – 72,559 miles
  • 2006 – 62,039 miles
  • 2005 – 52,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,783 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front to rear inner sills to floor

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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,783 miles (+5,368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    466751313943
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front to rear inner sills to floor

  2. Pass106,415 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,415 miles
    Test number
    619787133434
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  3. Fail106,407 miles (+5,804)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,407 miles
    Test number
    907411657602
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  4. Pass100,603 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    306378835476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,407 miles (+5,627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    516534403249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass91,780 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    456266541306
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear disks corroded

  7. Fail91,780 miles (+25)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    468406441342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear disks corroded

  8. Fail91,755 miles (+4,213)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    276492041328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass87,542 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,542 miles
    Test number
    483333960436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,273 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    243599939357
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,919 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    294698148313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    132431367361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,559 miles (+10,520)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    324461967394
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass62,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    971120156352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,039 miles (+9,303)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    744180656326
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass52,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    402678155338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 HLA

Does V71 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 HLA expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 HLA?
The MOT on V71 HLA expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 HLA done?
V71 HLA was recorded at 111,783 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has V71 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 HLA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on V71 HLA 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 HLA find?
V71 HLA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear wheel bearing has slight play both; road wheel slightly distorted all 4, and 1 more.

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