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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V71 LASMOT history

V71 LAS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

V71 LAS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,266 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 LAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 LAS was last recorded at 112,266 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 29,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,116 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
29,150 miles
Average per year
8,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,266 miles
  • 2025 – 83,116 miles
  • 2024 – 65,250 miles
  • 2023 – 61,503 miles
  • 2022 – 59,326 miles
  • 2021 – 55,695 miles
  • 2020 – 53,251 miles
  • 2019 – 47,471 miles
  • 2018 – 40,112 miles
  • 2017 – 32,426 miles
  • 2016 – 25,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ON BORDER LINE) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    784974785816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ON BORDER LINE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail112,266 miles (+29,150)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    608336312093
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ON BORDER LINE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass83,116 miles (+17,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    674498996534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass65,250 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    414256660813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    422036572919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail61,503 miles (+2,177)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    355299913305
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned wing mirror damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing mirror lower cover damaged
  7. Pass59,326 miles (+3,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    843378863316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass55,695 miles (+2,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    835176162911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,251 miles (+5,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    494679767287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass47,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    100152593194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail47,471 miles (+7,359)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    913155733593
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass40,112 miles (+7,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    973286772081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass32,426 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    933669525509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    741159456624
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

Questions about V71 LAS

Does V71 LAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 LAS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 LAS?
The MOT on V71 LAS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 LAS done?
V71 LAS was recorded at 112,266 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,639 miles a year.
Has V71 LAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 LAS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V71 LAS 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 LAS find?
V71 LAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer sill damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on border line), and 1 more.

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