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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V57 MEVMOT history

V57 MEV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

V57 MEV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,415 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 MEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 MEV was last recorded at 97,415 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,925 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,490 miles
Average per year
2,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,415 miles
  • 2025 – 94,925 miles
  • 2024 – 92,231 miles
  • 2023 – 89,781 miles
  • 2022 – 86,821 miles
  • 2021 – 83,533 miles
  • 2020 – 81,343 miles
  • 2019 – 75,116 miles
  • 2018 – 70,311 miles
  • 2017 – 70,031 miles
  • 2016 – 69,303 miles
  • 2015 – 68,707 miles
  • 2014 – 67,502 miles
  • 2013 – 65,292 miles
  • 2012 – 63,324 miles
  • 2011 – 60,964 miles
  • 2010 – 58,661 miles
  • 2009 – 55,685 miles
  • 2008 – 52,234 miles
  • 2007 – 48,652 miles
  • 2006 – 44,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,415 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,415 miles (+2,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    423376145498
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass94,925 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    178799884821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,918 miles (+2,687)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,918 miles
    Test number
    726330416073
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,231 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    844571322976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,781 miles (+2,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    933207157371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    851839095523
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,818 miles (+3,285)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    721279587372
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Too close to sidewall (175/80/14)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,533 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,533 miles
    Test number
    428803555961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,343 miles (+6,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    167367161147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre are cracking and are 15 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    963716234692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,116 miles (+4,805)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    600508137264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass70,311 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    619960881615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,031 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,031 miles
    Test number
    528686349272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,303 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    268579582330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,707 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    718845605149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,502 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    529374714125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,292 miles (+1,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    336847103153
    • NoteBoth front wipers split at ends

  18. Pass63,324 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    928031822166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,964 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    227897511190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    260460130143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,661 miles (+2,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    892570330195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass55,685 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    214590819441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,234 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    373114218143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,652 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    460378627108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,079 miles
    Test number
    600818026140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 MEV

Does V57 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 MEV is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 MEV?
The MOT on V57 MEV is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 MEV done?
V57 MEV was recorded at 97,415 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,670 miles a year.
Has V57 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 MEV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V57 MEV 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 V57 MEV find?
V57 MEV passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushes worn.; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly.

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