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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V668 MGCMOT history

V668 MGC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 108,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

V668 MGC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,048 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V668 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V668 MGC was last recorded at 108,048 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,273 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,775 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,048 miles
  • 2024 – 106,273 miles
  • 2023 – 104,398 miles
  • 2022 – 102,244 miles
  • 2021 – 99,764 miles
  • 2020 – 97,522 miles
  • 2019 – 95,550 miles
  • 2018 – 93,593 miles
  • 2017 – 91,148 miles
  • 2016 – 88,944 miles
  • 2015 – 87,371 miles
  • 2014 – 85,251 miles
  • 2013 – 81,731 miles
  • 2012 – 79,155 miles
  • 2011 – 75,612 miles
  • 2010 – 67,965 miles
  • 2009 – 63,010 miles
  • 2008 – 48,034 miles
  • 2007 – 38,000 miles
  • 2006 – 31,547 miles
  • 2005 – 26,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside and offside inner tie rods (2.3 (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.

  • Both steering arms have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

35 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,048 miles (+1,775)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    124092944753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside and offside inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,273 miles (+1,875)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    458638118510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    459863650136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail104,398 miles (+2,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    444174621782
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,244 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,244 miles
    Test number
    675421850260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,764 miles (+2,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    252847828602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass97,522 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    343109082947
    • AdvisoryBoth steering arms have play

  8. Fail97,485 miles (+1,935)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,485 miles
    Test number
    647432197209
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering arms have play

  9. Pass95,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    971510240605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,550 miles (+1,957)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    414172636323
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass93,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,593 miles
    Test number
    262770746445
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail93,593 miles (+2,445)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,593 miles
    Test number
    676578385094
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass91,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    813276851944
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail91,148 miles (+2,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    170460046255
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass88,944 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,944 miles
    Test number
    368715015637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,938 miles (+1,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,938 miles
    Test number
    846219278256
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass87,371 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    816153143417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,251 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,251 miles
    Test number
    507216414343
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail85,251 miles (+3,520)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,251 miles
    Test number
    459971614323
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass81,731 miles (+2,576)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    155849903398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass79,155 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    628593412321
    • NoteParking brake cables very stiff

  22. Fail79,155 miles (+3,543)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    708293612396
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteParking brake cables very stiff

  23. Pass75,612 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    786872811354
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil level low

  24. Fail75,612 miles (+7,647)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    945022011390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil level low

  25. Pass67,965 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    432743910452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,010 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,010 miles
    Test number
    164130319312
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever not returning to it's stop correctly

  27. Fail63,010 miles (+14,976)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,010 miles
    Test number
    644240519302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside handbrake lever not returning to it's stop correctly

  28. Fail48,034 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    642352218371
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWater damage to rear number plate

  29. Pass48,034 miles (+10,034)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    871262618351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWater damage to rear number plate

  30. Pass38,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    504390417322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,000 miles (+6,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    662260417374
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass31,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    723991216374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail31,547 miles (+5,249)4 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    483601616384
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play offside tierod

  34. Pass26,298 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,298 miles
    Test number
    601842315358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  35. Fail26,298 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,298 miles
    Test number
    684962215351
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray fitted

Questions about V668 MGC

Does V668 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V668 MGC is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V668 MGC?
The MOT on V668 MGC is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V668 MGC done?
V668 MGC was recorded at 108,048 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has V668 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V668 MGC has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V668 MGC 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 V668 MGC find?
V668 MGC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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