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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V647 DMRMOT history

V647 DMR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

V647 DMR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,426 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V647 DMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V647 DMR was last recorded at 73,426 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,419 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,426 miles
  • 2025 – 73,419 miles
  • 2023 – 73,278 miles
  • 2022 – 73,267 miles
  • 2020 – 73,054 miles
  • 2019 – 72,814 miles
  • 2018 – 71,884 miles
  • 2017 – 71,057 miles
  • 2016 – 70,230 miles
  • 2015 – 69,688 miles
  • 2014 – 68,413 miles
  • 2013 – 66,320 miles
  • 2012 – 63,963 miles
  • 2010 – 59,383 miles
  • 2009 – 57,097 miles
  • 2008 – 52,624 miles
  • 2007 – 45,499 miles
  • 2006 – 38,489 miles
  • 2005 – 31,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Center exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,426 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    520811305179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass73,419 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    559943705979
    • AdvisoryPossible Puncture NSR

  3. Pass73,278 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    715668898851
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,267 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    877964080162
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    885644999527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail73,054 miles (+240)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    382160116756
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,814 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    981045967777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    487337802707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

  9. Fail71,884 miles (+827)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    711460614976
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting corroded and insecure.

  10. Pass71,057 miles (+827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,057 miles
    Test number
    872760910077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass70,230 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    498984472643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass69,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    845793815048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,688 miles (+1,275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    899793515017
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass68,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    247489104076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail68,413 miles (+2,093)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    536037604002
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMot on a wet day

  16. Pass66,320 miles (+2,357)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    877228203067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteMiddle exhaust clamp heavily corroed
    • NoteSlight brake binding to rear
    • NoteSlight play near side front rack end

  17. Pass63,963 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    427975702027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNear side front steering rack arm has slight play at joint
    • NoteOff side front tyre starting to wear low 2.5mm

  18. Fail63,963 miles (+4,580)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    417384902060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNear side front steering rack arm has slight play at joint
    • NoteOff side front tyre starting to wear low 2.5mm

  19. Pass59,383 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    530984860326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,097 miles (+4,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    452066259492
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust ok at present.

  21. Pass52,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    262254948301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail52,624 miles (+7,125)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    893700248313
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass45,499 miles (+7,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    450470547310
    • NoteFront bumper has slight damage to nearside corner
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall not deep enough to show cords

  24. Pass38,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    231886056373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,489 miles (+6,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    744105056370
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass31,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,763 miles
    Test number
    141175355376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V647 DMR

Does V647 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V647 DMR is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V647 DMR?
The MOT on V647 DMR is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V647 DMR done?
V647 DMR was recorded at 73,426 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
Has V647 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V647 DMR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V647 DMR 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 V647 DMR find?
V647 DMR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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