Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,792 cc
M646 GAVMOT history
M646 GAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 89,012 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 7 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M646 GAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 24 May 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
M646 GAV was last recorded at 89,012 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 89,004 miles · 28 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 89,012 miles
- 2021 – 89,004 miles
- 2020 – 88,466 miles
- 2013 – 87,968 miles
- 2010 – 87,644 miles
- 2009 – 80,442 miles
- 2008 – 76,038 miles
- 2007 – 67,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,012 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing intread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing intread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,012 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 89,012 miles
- Test number
- 343882725439
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail89,004 miles (+538)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,004 miles
- Test number
- 180913222873
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp unit is wet inside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass88,466 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 88,466 miles
- Test number
- 268045494576
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail88,460 miles (+492)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,460 miles
- Test number
- 459721707406
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,968 miles
- Test number
- 817317023297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,968 miles (+324)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,968 miles
- Test number
- 389306223486
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to wear indicators
- NoteRadiator in poor condition
- NoteVarious brake pipes greased over
Pass87,644 miles (+7,202)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 87,644 miles
- Test number
- 450734770225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,442 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 80,442 miles
- Test number
- 452767619252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,435 miles (+1,014)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,435 miles
- Test number
- 252042419267
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail79,421 miles (+3,383)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,421 miles
- Test number
- 233890489453
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSlight play in nearside rear hub
Pass76,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 76,038 miles
- Test number
- 623466458143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,034 miles (+8,070)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,034 miles
- Test number
- 931206458114
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail67,964 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,964 miles
- Test number
- 202631537106
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass67,964 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 67,964 miles
- Test number
- 653551037120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about M646 GAV
- Does M646 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M646 GAV expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M646 GAV?
- The MOT on M646 GAV expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M646 GAV done?
- M646 GAV was recorded at 89,012 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
- Has M646 GAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M646 GAV has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on M646 GAV 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 M646 GAV find?
- M646 GAV passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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