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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V62 FBVMOT history

V62 FBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V62 FBV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
173,545 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 FBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V62 FBV was last recorded at 173,545 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,470 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,545 miles
  • 2024 – 172,470 miles
  • 2023 – 171,251 miles
  • 2021 – 170,038 miles
  • 2020 – 168,874 miles
  • 2019 – 166,922 miles
  • 2018 – 161,558 miles
  • 2017 – 151,402 miles
  • 2016 – 146,744 miles
  • 2015 – 141,424 miles
  • 2013 – 133,508 miles
  • 2012 – 129,342 miles
  • 2011 – 120,339 miles
  • 2010 – 108,769 miles
  • 2008 – 104,285 miles
  • 2007 – 97,686 miles
  • 2006 – 79,267 miles
  • 2005 – 68,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,545 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Car excessively low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,545 miles (+1,075)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,545 miles
    Test number
    779194883596
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,470 miles (+1,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,470 miles
    Test number
    771084973990
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass171,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,251 miles
    Test number
    231575551990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,251 miles (+1,213)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,251 miles
    Test number
    953431858141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,038 miles (+1,164)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,038 miles
    Test number
    840767232302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake weak

  6. Pass168,874 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,874 miles
    Test number
    572442901668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,922 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,922 miles
    Test number
    915800003282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,558 miles
    Test number
    656920059589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill lip heavily corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail161,558 miles (+10,156)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,558 miles
    Test number
    624555404401
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill lip heavily corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass151,402 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    615732060293
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCar excessively low

  11. Fail151,377 miles (+4,633)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,377 miles
    Test number
    763048413778
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link snapped (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCar excessively low

  12. Pass146,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    422249605523
    • 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)

  13. Fail146,744 miles (+5,320)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    609613814103
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass141,424 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,424 miles
    Test number
    506036135094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  15. Fail141,424 miles (+7,916)11 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,424 miles
    Test number
    686175735024
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Pass133,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,508 miles
    Test number
    316151543249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,508 miles (+4,166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,508 miles
    Test number
    376140943458
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  18. Pass129,342 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    148364642417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,339 miles (+11,570)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    120,339 miles
    Test number
    279767141008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,769 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,769 miles
    Test number
    792884950084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail108,766 miles (+4,481)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    901121250023
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass104,285 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    434204298231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,686 miles (+18,419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    970449197282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,267 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    982791146250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,327 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    474437405288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V62 FBV

Does V62 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V62 FBV expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V62 FBV?
The MOT on V62 FBV expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V62 FBV done?
V62 FBV was recorded at 173,545 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has V62 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 FBV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V62 FBV 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 V62 FBV find?
V62 FBV failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed engine misfire.; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; nearside side repeater not working, and 9 more.

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