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Volkswagen Golf

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V71 HLFMOT history

V71 HLF is a gold petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

V71 HLF gold Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,891 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 HLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 HLF was last recorded at 125,891 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 3,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,479 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,412 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,891 miles
  • 2025 – 122,479 miles
  • 2023 – 112,548 miles
  • 2022 – 105,227 miles
  • 2021 – 94,394 miles
  • 2019 – 85,736 miles
  • 2018 – 79,526 miles
  • 2017 – 76,716 miles
  • 2016 – 73,111 miles
  • 2015 – 70,848 miles
  • 2014 – 66,747 miles
  • 2013 – 63,722 miles
  • 2012 – 60,041 miles
  • 2011 – 57,736 miles
  • 2010 – 54,877 miles
  • 2009 – 51,762 miles
  • 2008 – 49,030 miles
  • 2007 – 45,384 miles
  • 2006 – 41,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,891 miles
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,891 miles (+3,412)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    844577992988
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,479 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,479 miles
    Test number
    955067675495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail122,471 miles (+9,923)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,471 miles
    Test number
    127718898678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,548 miles (+7,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,548 miles
    Test number
    843816177144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    501301433989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,227 miles (+10,833)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    533496133933
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass94,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,394 miles
    Test number
    393403736576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,394 miles (+8,658)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,394 miles
    Test number
    618511715061
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,736 miles (+6,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    790258034288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,526 miles (+2,810)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    304168758541
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate colour faded.

  11. Pass76,716 miles (+3,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    626886596756
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass73,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,111 miles
    Test number
    424067499425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,111 miles (+2,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,111 miles
    Test number
    331394092271
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass70,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    776846055107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,848 miles (+4,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    855416855180
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass66,747 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    268843084054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,722 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    659461103184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,696 miles (+3,655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    146309793091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass60,041 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    568132472013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,736 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    117912281460
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail54,877 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    210620190096
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall perrished

  22. Pass54,877 miles (+3,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    504350190012
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall perrished

  23. Pass51,762 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,762 miles
    Test number
    450469399089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,030 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    154198298023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,384 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    950882407144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    180890806174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 HLF

Does V71 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 HLF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 HLF?
The MOT on V71 HLF is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 HLF done?
V71 HLF was recorded at 125,891 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has V71 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 HLF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V71 HLF 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 HLF find?
V71 HLF passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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