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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V657 DNGMOT history

V657 DNG is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

V657 DNG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,267 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 DNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 DNG was last recorded at 103,267 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,696 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,571 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,267 miles
  • 2024 – 99,696 miles
  • 2023 – 95,495 miles
  • 2022 – 91,545 miles
  • 2021 – 87,874 miles
  • 2020 – 85,030 miles
  • 2019 – 82,278 miles
  • 2018 – 74,970 miles
  • 2017 – 66,317 miles
  • 2016 – 60,298 miles
  • 2015 – 56,837 miles
  • 2014 – 52,924 miles
  • 2013 – 49,212 miles
  • 2012 – 45,737 miles
  • 2011 – 41,355 miles
  • 2010 – 39,987 miles
  • 2009 – 39,085 miles
  • 2008 – 36,747 miles
  • 2007 – 34,119 miles
  • 2006 – 31,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroding.

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.

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust corroding at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,267 miles (+3,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    353821404082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroding.

  2. Pass99,696 miles (+4,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    942919951733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,495 miles (+3,950)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,495 miles
    Test number
    890818270782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass91,545 miles (+3,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    144981458530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding at rear

  5. Pass87,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    455432453308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding at rear

  6. Fail87,874 miles (+2,844)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    499003255924
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding at rear

  7. Pass85,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    100496735827
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  8. Fail85,030 miles (+2,752)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    788055869121
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  9. Pass82,278 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    464367047371
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  10. Pass74,970 miles (+8,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    555060905607
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass66,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    725673946467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,317 miles (+6,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    699040284970
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass60,298 miles (+3,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    318318094407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to go out off shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,837 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    685868348558
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuriong some components.

  15. Fail52,924 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    107792804374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass52,924 miles (+3,712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    365912804329
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,212 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,212 miles
    Test number
    895706293230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,737 miles
    Test number
    398578102371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,737 miles (+4,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,737 miles
    Test number
    768498502380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass41,355 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,355 miles
    Test number
    799394291261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,987 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    591629250258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  22. Pass39,987 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    712789250254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,085 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,085 miles
    Test number
    762811959297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,747 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    523664878236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,119 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    474708067238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass31,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    994698766295
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres 2mm. both front tyres wearing on edges 3mm and 4mm. n/s/f door mirror glass slight crack.

Questions about V657 DNG

Does V657 DNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V657 DNG is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V657 DNG?
The MOT on V657 DNG is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V657 DNG done?
V657 DNG was recorded at 103,267 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has V657 DNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 DNG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V657 DNG 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 V657 DNG find?
V657 DNG passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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