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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V642 GABMOT history

V642 GAB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

V642 GAB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
71,151 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 GAB was last recorded at 71,151 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 4,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,898 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,253 miles
Average per year
2,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,151 miles
  • 2023 – 66,898 miles
  • 2022 – 65,147 miles
  • 2021 – 64,216 miles
  • 2020 – 63,283 miles
  • 2019 – 62,551 miles
  • 2018 – 61,849 miles
  • 2017 – 61,301 miles
  • 2016 – 60,521 miles
  • 2015 – 58,966 miles
  • 2014 – 55,310 miles
  • 2013 – 51,595 miles
  • 2012 – 48,049 miles
  • 2011 – 43,783 miles
  • 2010 – 39,006 miles
  • 2009 – 35,642 miles
  • 2008 – 33,834 miles
  • 2007 – 32,159 miles
  • 2006 – 30,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,151 miles (+4,253)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,151 miles
    Test number
    765578526104
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,898 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    522057004964
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mountings have slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam is corroded

  3. Fail66,898 miles (+1,751)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    160207648086
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mountings have slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam is corroded

  4. Pass65,147 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    499077211389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,216 miles (+933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    241720920830
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,283 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    836795851134
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,551 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    121067241013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    982380518677
    • AdvisorySlight drag both front wheels

  9. Fail61,849 miles (+548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    987375868609
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight drag both front wheels

  10. Pass61,301 miles (+780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    696427430023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight drag osf wheel

  11. Pass60,521 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,521 miles
    Test number
    593063641131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,966 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    565139244625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,310 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    329520944213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,595 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    428842133292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,049 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    287774332205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,783 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    395235731424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,006 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    834100750217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,642 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    364700549202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,834 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    221012338295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,159 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    314849327465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    972221256277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V642 GAB

Does V642 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V642 GAB expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V642 GAB?
The MOT on V642 GAB expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V642 GAB done?
V642 GAB was recorded at 71,151 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 2,268 miles a year.
Has V642 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 GAB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V642 GAB 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 V642 GAB find?
V642 GAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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