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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V71 UWLMOT history

V71 UWL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

V71 UWL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
162,520 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 UWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 UWL was last recorded at 162,520 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 2,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,894 miles · 26 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,626 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,520 miles
  • 2022 – 159,894 miles
  • 2021 – 156,674 miles
  • 2020 – 153,273 miles
  • 2019 – 146,079 miles
  • 2018 – 142,401 miles
  • 2017 – 139,604 miles
  • 2016 – 137,567 miles
  • 2015 – 134,770 miles
  • 2014 – 131,550 miles
  • 2013 – 125,898 miles
  • 2012 – 118,350 miles
  • 2011 – 115,447 miles
  • 2010 – 104,652 miles
  • 2009 – 92,459 miles
  • 2008 – 76,161 miles
  • 2007 – 56,882 miles
  • 2006 – 39,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,520 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,520 miles (+2,626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,520 miles
    Test number
    643747756070
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass159,894 miles (+3,220)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,894 miles
    Test number
    193180709835
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,674 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,674 miles
    Test number
    467290336334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,273 miles
    Test number
    358407901573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,263 miles (+7,184)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,263 miles
    Test number
    962192279340
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,079 miles (+3,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,079 miles
    Test number
    352117898929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass142,401 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    191087530143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,604 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,604 miles
    Test number
    574002564812
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass137,567 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    344812782997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,770 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    744806732137
    • Advisory3 CHILD SEATS FITTER AT REAR

  11. Pass131,550 miles (+5,652)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,550 miles
    Test number
    986809214368
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass125,898 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    919274423315
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail125,611 miles (+7,261)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,611 miles
    Test number
    448262013325
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S headlight slightly insecure

  14. Pass118,350 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    285662432305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,447 miles (+10,795)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,447 miles
    Test number
    979371921352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    430915400323
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass104,652 miles (+12,193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    731155300379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,459 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    163302409370
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail92,458 miles (+16,297)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    923731509319
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass76,161 miles (+19,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    970601218374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,882 miles (+17,855)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    912016607307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    630696906377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 UWL

Does V71 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 UWL expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 UWL?
The MOT on V71 UWL expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 UWL done?
V71 UWL was recorded at 162,520 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has V71 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 UWL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V71 UWL 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 UWL find?
V71 UWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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