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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V659 GABMOT history

V659 GAB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

V659 GAB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
150,786 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 GAB was last recorded at 150,786 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 7,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,937 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,849 miles
Average per year
5,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 150,786 miles
  • 2020 – 142,937 miles
  • 2019 – 125,373 miles
  • 2018 – 114,323 miles
  • 2017 – 110,895 miles
  • 2016 – 107,166 miles
  • 2015 – 103,203 miles
  • 2014 – 99,868 miles
  • 2013 – 95,618 miles
  • 2012 – 90,293 miles
  • 2011 – 85,413 miles
  • 2010 – 79,563 miles
  • 2009 – 77,213 miles
  • 2008 – 74,453 miles
  • 2007 – 70,516 miles
  • 2006 – 66,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,786 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,786 miles (+7,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,786 miles
    Test number
    179082347683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    607112003558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail142,937 miles (+17,564)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    254997571454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,373 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,373 miles
    Test number
    824633355186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,339 miles (+11,016)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,339 miles
    Test number
    122315017341
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to check oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,323 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,323 miles
    Test number
    178412315691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,895 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,895 miles
    Test number
    684263745319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,894 miles (+3,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    212475880272
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass107,166 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    912001990511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,203 miles
    Test number
    355328935139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,203 miles (+3,335)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,203 miles
    Test number
    578454735198
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass99,868 miles (+4,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,868 miles
    Test number
    759730244182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    148594933150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail95,615 miles (+5,322)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,615 miles
    Test number
    689764633136
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine undergaurd broken & fixings missing

  15. Pass90,293 miles (+4,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    926553342100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,413 miles (+5,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    379733681135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,563 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,563 miles
    Test number
    733791180164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,213 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    503904589155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,453 miles (+3,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    660084288101
    • NoteEngine under gaurd broken

  20. Pass70,516 miles (+3,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    204887367111
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass66,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    842834766109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V659 GAB

Does V659 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V659 GAB expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V659 GAB?
The MOT on V659 GAB expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V659 GAB done?
V659 GAB was recorded at 150,786 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 5,441 miles a year.
Has V659 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 GAB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V659 GAB 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 V659 GAB find?
V659 GAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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