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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V657 MKJMOT history

V657 MKJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V657 MKJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,258 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 MKJ was last recorded at 67,258 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2021: 62,908 miles, lower than 62,909 miles on 12 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,816 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,442 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,258 miles
  • 2024 – 65,816 miles
  • 2023 – 65,066 miles
  • 2022 – 64,017 miles
  • 2021 – 62,908 miles
  • 2019 – 58,239 miles
  • 2018 – 54,994 miles
  • 2017 – 52,179 miles
  • 2016 – 48,725 miles
  • 2015 – 43,104 miles
  • 2014 – 38,682 miles
  • 2013 – 34,818 miles
  • 2012 – 28,896 miles
  • 2011 – 25,043 miles
  • 2010 – 22,699 miles
  • 2009 – 20,298 miles
  • 2008 – 18,391 miles
  • 2007 – 16,766 miles
  • 2006 – 15,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,258 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,258 miles (+1,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,258 miles
    Test number
    279940254459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,816 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    526798721425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,066 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    404686433642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail65,058 miles (+1,041)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    723422331342
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    226587069605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail64,017 miles (+1,109)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    255711174171
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass62,908 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    357206763159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,909 miles (+4,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    729890495328
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,239 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    404046401252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,994 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    882500848751
    • AdvisoryLong travel on foot brake

  11. Pass52,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,179 miles
    Test number
    490803651145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,179 miles (+3,454)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,179 miles
    Test number
    255219417196
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass48,725 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    593550120675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    687867015141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,104 miles (+4,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    959257915169
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass38,682 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    967662724180
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass34,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    165302023141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,818 miles (+5,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    725110023148
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Fail28,896 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    408204602147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass28,896 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    829274102122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,043 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    338676611184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    993252410144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,699 miles (+2,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    564691810187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass20,298 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,298 miles
    Test number
    490441619178
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass18,391 miles (+1,625)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    374751498091
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre slightly cracked on outside edge

  26. Pass16,766 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,766 miles
    Test number
    960987307197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,554 miles
    Test number
    620158716132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V657 MKJ

Does V657 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V657 MKJ is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V657 MKJ?
The MOT on V657 MKJ is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V657 MKJ done?
V657 MKJ was recorded at 67,258 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has V657 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 MKJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V657 MKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V657 MKJ find?
V657 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play inner drum stick; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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