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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 1,272 cc

F657MGUMOT history

F657MGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
141,500 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

F657MGU was last recorded at 141,500 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,241 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,259 miles
Average per year
3,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,500 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHorn sound output is poor
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    141,500 miles
    Test number
    714207511479
    • AdvisoryHorn sound output is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail141,500 miles (+2,259)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,500 miles
    Test number
    648585943846
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHorn sound output is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass139,241 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    659717541366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle poor (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail139,240 miles (+4,720)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    786402886546
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle poor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake performance very low
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable in very poor condition

  5. Pass134,520 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    316246372000
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,520 miles (+7,603)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    642654765799
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,917 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,917 miles
    Test number
    303187603331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    785250210998
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Fail122,079 miles (+5,299)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    938434278846
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass116,780 miles (+9,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    660172092595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    656171108904
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  12. Fail107,189 miles (+9,706)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    164716575507
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass97,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    811393076617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,483 miles (+7,973)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    791490673345
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass89,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    483693542149
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat condition

  16. Fail89,510 miles (+459)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    277082732976
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat condition

  17. Pass89,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    250201314598
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail89,051 miles (+528)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    857478562253
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass88,523 miles (+1,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    878008553103
    • NoteFront shock slightly reduced damping affect

  20. Pass87,034 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    636298052197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,018 miles (+1,563)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,018 miles
    Test number
    387173652196
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass85,455 miles (+2,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    438522151140
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisey

  23. Pass82,899 miles (+2,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    641895450161
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

  24. Pass80,316 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    660197489138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,207 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,207 miles
    Test number
    120550878118
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass73,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    944520177115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,425 miles (+3,647)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    944289067108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass69,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    570253656027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F657MGU

When is the MOT due on F657MGU?
The MOT on F657MGU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F657MGU done?
F657MGU was recorded at 141,500 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,602 miles a year.
Has F657MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F657MGU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F657MGU 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 F657MGU find?
F657MGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: horn sound output is poor; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box, and 1 more.

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