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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V661 DSLMOT history

V661 DSL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

V661 DSL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
177,266 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 DSL was last recorded at 177,266 miles on 27 May 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,229 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
7,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,266 miles
  • 2021 – 170,699 miles
  • 2020 – 163,437 miles
  • 2019 – 152,849 miles
  • 2017 – 146,032 miles
  • 2016 – 139,159 miles
  • 2014 – 131,759 miles
  • 2013 – 122,987 miles
  • 2012 – 117,246 miles
  • 2011 – 108,232 miles
  • 2010 – 96,681 miles
  • 2009 – 75,767 miles
  • 2008 – 68,289 miles
  • 2007 – 61,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,266 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear n/s brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,266 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    177,266 miles
    Test number
    567802520951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail177,229 miles (+6,530)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,229 miles
    Test number
    474654502319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass170,699 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    170,699 miles
    Test number
    361182011276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear n/s brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail170,694 miles (+7,257)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,694 miles
    Test number
    992557839256
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear n/s brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass163,437 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,437 miles
    Test number
    775497601949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail163,332 miles (+10,483)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,332 miles
    Test number
    616462684838
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass152,849 miles (+6,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,849 miles
    Test number
    647384569093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,032 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,032 miles
    Test number
    354121162636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail146,017 miles (+6,858)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,017 miles
    Test number
    368211338560
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL. (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass139,159 miles (+7,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    379574653843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.. (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass131,759 miles (+8,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,759 miles
    Test number
    786024154128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass122,987 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    996478943108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,246 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,246 miles
    Test number
    457700852170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,211 miles (+8,979)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    998123342119
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass108,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    907678631184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,229 miles (+11,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    288818131178
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    580902390099
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail96,677 miles (+20,910)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    362142590075
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass75,767 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,767 miles
    Test number
    403289859066
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail75,721 miles (+7,432)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,721 miles
    Test number
    764737159094
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass68,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    573377778064
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail68,289 miles (+6,825)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    140187678024
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    194154037042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V661 DSL

Does V661 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V661 DSL expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V661 DSL?
The MOT on V661 DSL expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V661 DSL done?
V661 DSL was recorded at 177,266 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 7,564 miles a year.
Has V661 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 DSL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V661 DSL 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 V661 DSL find?
V661 DSL passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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