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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V635 SWLMOT history

V635 SWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

V635 SWL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
77,115 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V635 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V635 SWL was last recorded at 77,115 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,112 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,115 miles
  • 2021 – 76,533 miles
  • 2010 – 60,184 miles
  • 2009 – 59,427 miles
  • 2008 – 57,570 miles
  • 2007 – 54,415 miles
  • 2005 – 45,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,115 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,115 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    475448747761
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,112 miles (+579)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    786207472131
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  3. Pass76,533 miles (+16,349)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    195147503227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,184 miles (+757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    884763100140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  5. Pass59,427 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    300993049005
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  6. Pass57,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    983703928070
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  7. Fail57,570 miles (+3,155)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    753322628015
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Pass54,415 miles (+8,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    730723837079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass45,879 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    322364195496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Questions about V635 SWL

Does V635 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V635 SWL expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V635 SWL?
The MOT on V635 SWL expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V635 SWL done?
V635 SWL was recorded at 77,115 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 1,857 miles a year.
Has V635 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V635 SWL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V635 SWL 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 SWL find?
V635 SWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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