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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V71 LCWMOT history

V71 LCW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 60,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2023.

V71 LCW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2024
Mileage
60,287 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 LCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 LCW was last recorded at 60,287 miles on 26 Jun 2023, 9,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,089 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9,198 miles
Average per year
2,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,287 miles
  • 2022 – 51,089 miles
  • 2017 – 48,101 miles
  • 2015 – 46,136 miles
  • 2014 – 44,111 miles
  • 2013 – 41,222 miles
  • 2012 – 39,313 miles
  • 2011 – 37,771 miles
  • 2010 – 36,615 miles
  • 2008 – 30,405 miles
  • 2007 – 27,155 miles
  • 2006 – 21,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,287 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,287 miles (+9,198)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,287 miles
    Test number
    925601937563
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass51,089 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    974971836228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,101 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    989476262669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,136 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,136 miles
    Test number
    377335832649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,111 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,111 miles
    Test number
    367525134251
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  6. Pass41,222 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    367997703296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,313 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    576089902291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass37,771 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    467446191156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  9. Pass36,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    822717790119
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail36,615 miles (+6,210)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    893376190192
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass30,405 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,405 miles
    Test number
    661274678072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,384 miles (+3,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    144661078045
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  13. Pass27,155 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    111408377446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,559 miles
    Test number
    973923236079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,559 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,559 miles
    Test number
    784112336089
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V71 LCW

Does V71 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 LCW expired on 25 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 LCW?
The MOT on V71 LCW expired on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 LCW done?
V71 LCW was recorded at 60,287 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2023, an average of 2,226 miles a year.
Has V71 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 LCW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on V71 LCW 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 LCW find?
V71 LCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pad(s) wearing thin all round, and 1 more.

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