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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 1991 · 1,588 cc

H643 GVMMOT history

H643 GVM is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 1991. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

H643 GVM white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
89,724 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H643 GVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
27 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

H643 GVM was last recorded at 89,724 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,286 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,438 miles
Average per year
1,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,724 miles
  • 2025 – 87,286 miles
  • 2024 – 82,783 miles
  • 2023 – 79,920 miles
  • 2018 – 79,860 miles
  • 2017 – 76,148 miles
  • 2016 – 76,141 miles
  • 2015 – 74,850 miles
  • 2014 – 69,860 miles
  • 2010 – 69,662 miles
  • 2009 – 68,277 miles
  • 2008 – 67,128 miles
  • 2006 – 66,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,724 miles
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broke (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryNear side floor corroded
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat not fitted at time of test

What MOT failures 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,724 miles (+2,438)13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    671041933187
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broke (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNear side floor corroded
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat not fitted at time of test

  2. Pass87,286 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,286 miles
    Test number
    700463369288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail87,284 miles (+4,501)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,284 miles
    Test number
    478825274793
    • MajorBrake cable insecure Both cables (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 4 rubber hangers missing, Exhaust resting on floor of car (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe insecure Hanging low (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Almost touching fuel pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake flex pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,783 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    448055137429
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail82,783 miles (+2,863)4 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    225211077393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass79,920 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,920 miles
    Test number
    598674790188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,860 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,860 miles
    Test number
    785126204685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    414411678293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,148 miles (+7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    788188524559
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Fail76,141 miles (+1,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,141 miles
    Test number
    977431930474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass74,850 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,850 miles
    Test number
    117825205252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,860 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    759234114169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,853 miles (+191)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,853 miles
    Test number
    459596604129
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Fail69,662 miles (+1,385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    172130940069
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass68,277 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    453970649003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,273 miles (+1,145)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    822985639022
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass67,128 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,128 miles
    Test number
    184214208406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    900633156393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,685 miles (+2,054)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    800166746347
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  20. Pass64,631 miles (+33)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    984046916098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyre size 175x70/13 rear tyre size 165x13

  21. Fail64,598 miles8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,598 miles
    Test number
    823131416083
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyre size 175/70/13 rear tye size 165/13

Questions about H643 GVM

Does H643 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H643 GVM expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H643 GVM?
The MOT on H643 GVM expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H643 GVM done?
H643 GVM was recorded at 89,724 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
Has H643 GVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H643 GVM has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on H643 GVM 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 H643 GVM find?
H643 GVM failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 13 major defects and 7 advisories: main beam tell-tale not working; nearside front brake hose excessively chafed; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 17 more.

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