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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V635 JGWMOT history

V635 JGW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

V635 JGW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
98,622 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V635 JGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V635 JGW was last recorded at 98,622 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,567 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
2,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,622 miles
  • 2024 – 98,182 miles
  • 2023 – 94,643 miles
  • 2022 – 94,625 miles
  • 2021 – 94,545 miles
  • 2020 – 91,917 miles
  • 2018 – 90,825 miles
  • 2017 – 88,501 miles
  • 2016 – 84,831 miles
  • 2015 – 80,210 miles
  • 2014 – 78,675 miles
  • 2013 – 76,532 miles
  • 2012 – 73,262 miles
  • 2010 – 70,655 miles
  • 2008 – 57,595 miles
  • 2006 – 43,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,622 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,622 miles (+55)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    930238739376
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail98,567 miles (+385)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    929244165552
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass98,182 miles (+3,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    661778616350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub frame corroded

  4. Pass94,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    522356105276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlot of underbody corrossion
    • AdvisoryEngine noise from cambelt area

  5. Fail94,643 miles (+18)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    932195554690
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlot of underbody corrossion
    • AdvisoryEngine noise from cambelt area

  6. Fail94,625 miles (+80)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,625 miles
    Test number
    500004237016
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,545 miles (+2,628)5 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    938420276630
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy cambelt area

  8. Pass91,917 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,917 miles
    Test number
    377533807333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail91,912 miles (+1,087)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    288826345475
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,825 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,825 miles
    Test number
    981039731355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre edges slightly cracking apart
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules corroded- both sides
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Fail90,811 miles (+2,310)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    305163709488
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre edges slightly cracking apart
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules corroded- both sides
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass88,501 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    890017908574
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  13. Fail88,490 miles (+3,659)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    487759155139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  14. Pass84,831 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    411870589603
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,815 miles (+4,605)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,815 miles
    Test number
    849878865377
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,210 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    789349645126
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass78,675 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    556182664113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,532 miles
    Test number
    927276883110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,529 miles (+3,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,529 miles
    Test number
    608548873173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass73,262 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,262 miles
    Test number
    227186982113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,655 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    670318730100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,595 miles (+14,135)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    321920508178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,460 miles
    Test number
    182109066278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V635 JGW

Does V635 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V635 JGW expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V635 JGW?
The MOT on V635 JGW expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V635 JGW done?
V635 JGW was recorded at 98,622 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
Has V635 JGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V635 JGW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V635 JGW 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 JGW find?
V635 JGW passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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