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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V64 DBYMOT history

V64 DBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

V64 DBY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
136,913 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V64 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V64 DBY was last recorded at 136,913 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 5,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,251 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,662 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,913 miles
  • 2024 – 131,251 miles
  • 2023 – 130,740 miles
  • 2022 – 129,541 miles
  • 2021 – 126,615 miles
  • 2020 – 123,735 miles
  • 2019 – 120,338 miles
  • 2018 – 117,031 miles
  • 2017 – 114,059 miles
  • 2016 – 110,933 miles
  • 2015 – 107,014 miles
  • 2014 – 103,661 miles
  • 2013 – 100,560 miles
  • 2012 – 97,343 miles
  • 2011 – 93,110 miles
  • 2010 – 88,561 miles
  • 2009 – 85,331 miles
  • 2008 – 81,599 miles
  • 2007 – 77,398 miles
  • 2006 – 71,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,913 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Top strut mount movement
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft cv gaiter slightly perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear floor has weld repair
  • AdvisoryRear suspension mount areas showing corrosion

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,913 miles (+5,662)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,913 miles
    Test number
    233494561223
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top strut mount movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft cv gaiter slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear floor has weld repair
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mount areas showing corrosion

  2. Pass131,251 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,251 miles
    Test number
    774602058021
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail131,248 miles (+508)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,248 miles
    Test number
    801258025290
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear plus wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass130,740 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,740 miles
    Test number
    700032460712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,541 miles (+2,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    894926318943
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass126,615 miles (+2,880)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    869455503647
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass123,735 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    707644661876
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail123,735 miles (+3,397)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    258620253823
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass120,338 miles (+3,307)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    178601934708
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,031 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    518218545984
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hose ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Fail117,031 miles (+2,972)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    178515608715
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hose ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  12. Pass114,059 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,059 miles
    Test number
    737278200268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,058 miles (+3,125)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    569987834258
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass110,933 miles (+3,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,933 miles
    Test number
    771603697051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass107,014 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    337073550128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,661 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    375581714401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,560 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    639938103204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,343 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,343 miles
    Test number
    506259902224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,110 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    837159401219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,561 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    574339300220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,331 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    351632019484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,599 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    234015318272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,398 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,398 miles
    Test number
    863549207266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    933205516215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V64 DBY

Does V64 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V64 DBY expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V64 DBY?
The MOT on V64 DBY expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V64 DBY done?
V64 DBY was recorded at 136,913 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has V64 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V64 DBY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V64 DBY 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 V64 DBY find?
V64 DBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 12 advisories: coolant leak radiator; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front top strut mount movement, and 9 more.

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