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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V654 MEVMOT history

V654 MEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

V654 MEV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,465 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V654 MEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V654 MEV was last recorded at 165,465 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 9,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,866 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,599 miles
Average per year
6,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,465 miles
  • 2024 – 155,866 miles
  • 2023 – 139,274 miles
  • 2022 – 132,001 miles
  • 2021 – 124,855 miles
  • 2020 – 118,373 miles
  • 2019 – 111,380 miles
  • 2018 – 101,201 miles
  • 2017 – 93,775 miles
  • 2016 – 86,103 miles
  • 2015 – 65,013 miles
  • 2014 – 58,355 miles
  • 2013 – 56,476 miles
  • 2012 – 53,332 miles
  • 2011 – 50,194 miles
  • 2010 – 48,221 miles
  • 2009 – 45,841 miles
  • 2008 – 43,365 miles
  • 2007 – 40,969 miles
  • 2006 – 32,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,465 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,465 miles (+9,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,465 miles
    Test number
    612269865771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,866 miles (+16,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,866 miles
    Test number
    970986327047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,274 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,274 miles
    Test number
    805853741373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,001 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    226318805951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,855 miles (+6,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    493775080056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass118,373 miles (+6,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,373 miles
    Test number
    334824466051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass111,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    983769728346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,378 miles (+10,177)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,378 miles
    Test number
    371529978368
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,201 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,201 miles
    Test number
    806351583610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,775 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    844301936048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,103 miles (+10,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    938910610898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface corroded but not affecting brake performance (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface corroded but not affecting brake performance (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass76,056 miles (+11,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    987436235698
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight play rubber bush (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass65,013 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    756853925095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail65,013 miles (+6,658)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    645263825030
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass58,355 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    927209704044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,476 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    735428013043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    586682212044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,332 miles (+3,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    715192212044
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass50,194 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    428345301086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    101015000488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,221 miles (+2,380)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    724575700096
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass45,841 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,841 miles
    Test number
    110282519078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    902130618088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,364 miles (+2,395)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    264548208032
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass40,969 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    121620837062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,718 miles
    Test number
    122680116489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V654 MEV

Does V654 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V654 MEV is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V654 MEV?
The MOT on V654 MEV is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V654 MEV done?
V654 MEV was recorded at 165,465 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,673 miles a year.
Has V654 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V654 MEV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on V654 MEV 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 V654 MEV find?
V654 MEV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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