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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V642 KVNMOT history

V642 KVN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

V642 KVN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
116,974 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 KVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 KVN was last recorded at 116,974 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,952 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
4,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 116,974 miles
  • 2020 – 115,952 miles
  • 2019 – 115,093 miles
  • 2018 – 113,438 miles
  • 2017 – 111,841 miles
  • 2016 – 110,055 miles
  • 2015 – 108,198 miles
  • 2014 – 106,499 miles
  • 2013 – 96,822 miles
  • 2012 – 80,388 miles
  • 2011 – 69,451 miles
  • 2010 – 64,610 miles
  • 2009 – 59,583 miles
  • 2008 – 54,660 miles
  • 2007 – 42,946 miles
  • 2006 – 38,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sill have corrosion
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Back box blowing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,974 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    692788705518
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill have corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail116,974 miles (+1,022)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    188906777931
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill have corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass115,952 miles (+859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    490422031021
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass115,093 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    436944576697
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass113,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    471987034302
    • AdvisoryBack box blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail113,438 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    120938401491
    • DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing Link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass111,841 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    548009987727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,055 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    131813125933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,198 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    445268747887
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
  10. Pass106,499 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    148347864283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,492 miles (+1,879)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    397416764236
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass104,613 miles (+7,791)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    625595334088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  13. Pass96,822 miles (+16,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    479900343052
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  14. Pass80,388 miles (+10,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    427892542021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass69,451 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,451 miles
    Test number
    669422541074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,610 miles (+5,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    801266930078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  17. Pass59,583 miles (+4,923)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    771970049064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2.5mm
  18. Pass54,660 miles (+11,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,660 miles
    Test number
    362319728078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,946 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    443988837068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    843288836066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V642 KVN

Does V642 KVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V642 KVN expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V642 KVN?
The MOT on V642 KVN expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V642 KVN done?
V642 KVN was recorded at 116,974 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
Has V642 KVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 KVN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V642 KVN 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 KVN find?
V642 KVN passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s inner & outer; both outer sill have corrosion; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.

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