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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

643RMOT history

643R is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

643R black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
188,982 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
643R
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

643R was last recorded at 188,982 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 4,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,694 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,288 miles
Average per year
6,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,982 miles
  • 2024 – 184,694 miles
  • 2023 – 180,171 miles
  • 2022 – 175,423 miles
  • 2021 – 173,412 miles
  • 2020 – 172,766 miles
  • 2019 – 169,006 miles
  • 2018 – 160,501 miles
  • 2017 – 151,587 miles
  • 2016 – 142,777 miles
  • 2015 – 134,268 miles
  • 2014 – 126,214 miles
  • 2013 – 117,524 miles
  • 2012 – 108,797 miles
  • 2011 – 100,298 miles
  • 2010 – 92,782 miles
  • 2009 – 85,759 miles
  • 2008 – 77,717 miles
  • 2007 – 69,696 miles
  • 2006 – 60,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper grease stain but not leaking brake fluid
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,982 miles (+4,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    188,982 miles
    Test number
    138170918589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper grease stain but not leaking brake fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,694 miles (+4,523)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,694 miles
    Test number
    646510253651
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,171 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    180,171 miles
    Test number
    809061795614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail180,170 miles (+4,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,170 miles
    Test number
    692054934437
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass175,423 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,423 miles
    Test number
    704216560469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,412 miles
    Test number
    274482759262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing taped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail173,400 miles (+634)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,400 miles
    Test number
    230751520692
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.80 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing taped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass172,766 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,766 miles
    Test number
    456618366153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail172,765 miles (+3,759)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,765 miles
    Test number
    303692128945
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn am rear bush around bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass169,006 miles (+8,505)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,006 miles
    Test number
    943516505886
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass160,501 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,501 miles
    Test number
    486421023365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,587 miles (+8,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,587 miles
    Test number
    964952515206
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back of cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to scrub on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to scrub on inside edge

  13. Pass142,777 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,777 miles
    Test number
    506259246429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,268 miles (+8,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,268 miles
    Test number
    153974775264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter corroded at welded seam and blowing slightly (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside wing repeater has condensation in lamp unit

  15. Pass126,214 miles (+8,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,214 miles
    Test number
    426352714431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass117,524 miles (+8,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,524 miles
    Test number
    139098303321
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  17. Pass108,797 miles (+8,499)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    309936202318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front wiper judders on return

  18. Pass100,298 miles (+7,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    977355201366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,782 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,782 miles
    Test number
    361643390296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    391131309394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,759 miles (+8,042)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    932971609398
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing

  22. Pass77,717 miles (+8,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,717 miles
    Test number
    300912898466
    • NoteChips on screen
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Pass69,696 miles (+8,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    811228487214
    • NoteCondition of nearside cv boot BORDERLINE

  24. Pass60,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,729 miles
    Test number
    861711306364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 643R

What vehicle is registration 643R currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 643R on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 643R currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 643R is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 643R?
The MOT on 643R is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 643R done?
643R was recorded at 188,982 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
Has 643R ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 643R has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 643R 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 643R find?
643R passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear caliper grease stain but not leaking brake fluid; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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