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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

V657 SJOMOT history

V657 SJO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

V657 SJO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
154,104 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 SJO was last recorded at 154,104 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,091 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,104 miles
  • 2021 – 154,091 miles
  • 2019 – 139,748 miles
  • 2018 – 127,645 miles
  • 2017 – 120,824 miles
  • 2016 – 111,414 miles
  • 2015 – 102,189 miles
  • 2014 – 91,502 miles
  • 2013 – 83,703 miles
  • 2012 – 76,471 miles
  • 2011 – 65,581 miles
  • 2010 – 58,757 miles
  • 2009 – 53,557 miles
  • 2008 – 44,078 miles
  • 2007 – 37,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,104 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe retaining clips missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDamage to front of both outer sills

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,104 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,104 miles
    Test number
    360703356751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe retaining clips missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front of both outer sills

  2. Fail154,091 miles (+14,343)2 dangerous11 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,091 miles
    Test number
    465685149868
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,748 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,748 miles
    Test number
    788683572060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail139,744 miles (+12,099)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,744 miles
    Test number
    643494750622
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust is against fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass127,645 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    446821502877
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

  6. Fail129,640 miles (+8,816)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,640 miles
    Test number
    734903348333
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

  7. Pass120,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    857052358333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape[inside edge]
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  8. Fail120,824 miles (+9,410)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    251777896848
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape[inside edge]
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  9. Pass111,414 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    863059428557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    436208705216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in all tyre walls

  11. Fail102,189 miles (+10,687)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    488318305202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in all tyre walls

  12. Pass91,502 miles (+7,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,502 miles
    Test number
    688776604297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail83,703 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    247880013245
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass83,703 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    435750913283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,647 miles (+7,176)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    519091203264
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass76,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    749942402269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,471 miles (+10,890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    826482502274
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail65,581 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    625560841089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass65,581 miles (+6,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    989890941005
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    762450940036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,757 miles (+5,200)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    131660140077
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass53,557 miles (+9,479)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    512064029010
    • 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)
    • NoteInner cv boots missing small clips

  23. Pass44,078 miles (+6,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    592519818082
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  24. Pass37,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,295 miles
    Test number
    163395727061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V657 SJO

Does V657 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V657 SJO expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V657 SJO?
The MOT on V657 SJO expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V657 SJO done?
V657 SJO was recorded at 154,104 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 7,392 miles a year.
Has V657 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 SJO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V657 SJO 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 SJO find?
V657 SJO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front brake pipe retaining clips missing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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