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Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 2,000 cc

P640 MLEMOT history

P640 MLE is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

P640 MLE yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,924 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P640 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P640 MLE was last recorded at 160,924 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,850 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
2,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,924 miles
  • 2025 – 160,850 miles
  • 2024 – 160,325 miles
  • 2023 – 158,979 miles
  • 2022 – 157,288 miles
  • 2021 – 155,222 miles
  • 2019 – 154,597 miles
  • 2018 – 150,657 miles
  • 2017 – 147,762 miles
  • 2015 – 147,269 miles
  • 2012 – 143,637 miles
  • 2011 – 139,745 miles
  • 2010 – 134,915 miles
  • 2009 – 126,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,924 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,924 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,924 miles
    Test number
    578056058439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,850 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,850 miles
    Test number
    203707462241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,325 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,325 miles
    Test number
    672485743246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,979 miles (+1,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,979 miles
    Test number
    680711816749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass157,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,288 miles
    Test number
    807139923813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,288 miles (+2,066)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,288 miles
    Test number
    266804253512
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass155,222 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,222 miles
    Test number
    555676430665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,597 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,597 miles
    Test number
    372233015387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,657 miles (+2,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    311984914990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass147,762 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    369367327196
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident on front floor to sills both sides
  11. Pass147,269 miles (+3,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    844167704030
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking on outside wall
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealled
    • AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded
  12. Fail143,637 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,637 miles
    Test number
    548710222371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  13. Pass143,637 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    143,637 miles
    Test number
    735620622315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,745 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    139,745 miles
    Test number
    858722411370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,572 miles (+4,657)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,572 miles
    Test number
    619988301360
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
  16. Pass134,915 miles (+8,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,915 miles
    Test number
    562594210370
    • NoteAll tyre treads low
    • NotePower steering pump leaking slightly
  17. Pass126,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    614906919359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about P640 MLE

Does P640 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P640 MLE is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P640 MLE?
The MOT on P640 MLE is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P640 MLE done?
P640 MLE was recorded at 160,924 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,092 miles a year.
Has P640 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P640 MLE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P640 MLE 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 P640 MLE find?
P640 MLE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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