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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,391 cc

P657 GECMOT history

P657 GEC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

P657 GEC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
55,381 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P657 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P657 GEC was last recorded at 55,381 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 15,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2007: 27,905 miles, lower than 217,392 miles on 26 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,192 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
15,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,381 miles
  • 2021 – 40,192 miles
  • 2020 – 34,960 miles
  • 2019 – 31,967 miles
  • 2018 – 31,816 miles
  • 2017 – 31,634 miles
  • 2016 – 31,365 miles
  • 2015 – 31,084 miles
  • 2014 – 30,749 miles
  • 2013 – 30,510 miles
  • 2012 – 30,177 miles
  • 2011 – 29,812 miles
  • 2010 – 29,415 miles
  • 2009 – 29,009 miles
  • 2008 – 28,363 miles
  • 2007 – 27,905 miles
  • 2006 – 217,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,381 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,381 miles (+15,189)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    278381445134
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass40,192 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    713352718120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,960 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    902091314830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    827529852491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,967 miles (+151)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    634264057858
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass31,816 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    802413033163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,634 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,634 miles
    Test number
    714751434381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,628 miles (+263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,628 miles
    Test number
    730635828040
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.C.1)

  9. Pass31,365 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,365 miles
    Test number
    679227846719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,084 miles
    Test number
    298992395004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail31,083 miles (+334)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    509022595067
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass30,749 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    258326004198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,510 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,510 miles
    Test number
    607232713119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,177 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    495159502118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,812 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    379589801158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,415 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,415 miles
    Test number
    254760910129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    812071519149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,009 miles (+646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    143620219132
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail28,363 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,363 miles
    Test number
    190083018183
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass28,363 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,363 miles
    Test number
    551903918111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,905 miles (-189,487)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,905 miles
    Test number
    671846817143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust back box in poor condition!

  22. Pass217,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    217,392 miles
    Test number
    264626216485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P657 GEC

Does P657 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P657 GEC expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P657 GEC?
The MOT on P657 GEC expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P657 GEC done?
P657 GEC was recorded at 55,381 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022.
Has P657 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P657 GEC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on P657 GEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P657 GEC find?
P657 GEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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