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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

V635 DNBMOT history

V635 DNB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V635 DNB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,313 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V635 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V635 DNB was last recorded at 70,313 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,137 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,176 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,313 miles
  • 2025 – 69,137 miles
  • 2024 – 67,916 miles
  • 2023 – 66,507 miles
  • 2022 – 64,399 miles
  • 2021 – 57,937 miles
  • 2019 – 56,433 miles
  • 2018 – 51,886 miles
  • 2017 – 45,783 miles
  • 2016 – 39,237 miles
  • 2015 – 38,300 miles
  • 2014 – 37,671 miles
  • 2013 – 36,342 miles
  • 2012 – 33,907 miles
  • 2011 – 31,309 miles
  • 2010 – 30,023 miles
  • 2009 – 28,038 miles
  • 2008 – 25,970 miles
  • 2007 – 22,529 miles
  • 2006 – 20,356 miles
  • 2005 – 17,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount worn

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush. Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,313 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    526119522333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount worn

  2. Pass69,137 miles (+1,221)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    539318553905
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side inner constant velocity boot clip slightly loos. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side rear brake slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass67,916 miles (+1,409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    281622702091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,507 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    384384738846
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre over 10 years
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,483 miles (+2,084)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    232438680385
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre over 10 years
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,399 miles (+6,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    722955763800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass57,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,937 miles
    Test number
    531542660257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,934 miles (+1,501)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    218568835770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,433 miles (+4,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    764120816731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,886 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    312206324386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO\s\f tyre worn close to wear bars

  11. Pass45,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    307471680325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,779 miles (+6,542)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,779 miles
    Test number
    115537901583
    • FailureFront Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass39,237 miles (+937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,237 miles
    Test number
    852448063064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount broken but still supporting system

  14. Pass38,300 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,300 miles
    Test number
    657879447962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,671 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    457604574255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,342 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,342 miles
    Test number
    985475473202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,907 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    117895802320
    • NoteBoth inner c.v boots in poor condition.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust but still supported.
    • NoteFront wiper blades not cleaning screen very well.

  18. Fail33,907 miles (+2,598)3 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    646025002320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth inner c.v boots in poor condition.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust but still supported.
    • NoteFront wiper blades not cleaning screen very well.

  19. Pass31,309 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,309 miles
    Test number
    608875881252
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaiter missing
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate poor
    • NoteWipers poor

  20. Fail31,308 miles (+1,285)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    139345081215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaiter missing
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate poor
    • NoteWipers poor

  21. Pass30,023 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    491858790247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,038 miles (+2,068)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    874460489244
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  23. Pass25,970 miles (+3,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,970 miles
    Test number
    253308488247
    • NoteRea axle bushes deteriorated but no excess play

  24. Pass22,529 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,529 miles
    Test number
    784777697262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,356 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    804464986294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,473 miles
    Test number
    730495985217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V635 DNB

Does V635 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V635 DNB is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V635 DNB?
The MOT on V635 DNB is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V635 DNB done?
V635 DNB was recorded at 70,313 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has V635 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V635 DNB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V635 DNB 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 V635 DNB find?
V635 DNB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front top strut mount worn; offside front top strut mount worn.

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