
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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
Pass76,533 miles (+16,349)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 76,533 miles
- Test number
- 195147503227
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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