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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V697 SWLMOT history

V697 SWL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

V697 SWL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
134,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 SWL was last recorded at 134,000 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,968 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,000 miles
  • 2023 – 130,984 miles
  • 2022 – 114,576 miles
  • 2021 – 101,469 miles
  • 2015 – 99,664 miles
  • 2014 – 97,425 miles
  • 2013 – 93,206 miles
  • 2012 – 87,743 miles
  • 2011 – 87,293 miles
  • 2010 – 72,321 miles
  • 2009 – 65,822 miles
  • 2008 – 59,914 miles
  • 2007 – 55,006 miles
  • 2006 – 49,400 miles
  • 2005 – 45,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,000 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake back plate corroded/damaged n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,000 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,000 miles
    Test number
    218052456979
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,968 miles (+2,984)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    355144573146
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass130,984 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,984 miles
    Test number
    605504543000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,816 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    298224129902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail130,773 miles (+16,197)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,773 miles
    Test number
    240874419483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass114,576 miles (+13,107)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,576 miles
    Test number
    114887217368
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    675983126878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plate corroded/damaged n/s/r

  8. Fail101,469 miles (+1,805)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    888843132085
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plate corroded/damaged n/s/r

  9. Pass99,664 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    254552597639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  10. Fail99,640 miles (+2,215)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    212692812267
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre cracking in tread

  11. Pass97,425 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    446971604337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,206 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    728265493257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,743 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    876826192272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    975787291276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,293 miles (+14,972)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    765187991221
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/front abs sensor wire inscure

  16. Pass72,321 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    790354980265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,822 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    632612179298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,914 miles (+4,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    691180888216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass55,006 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,006 miles
    Test number
    791542257329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,400 miles (+4,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    513135856313
    • 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)

  21. Pass45,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    482599205499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V697 SWL

Does V697 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V697 SWL expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V697 SWL?
The MOT on V697 SWL expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V697 SWL done?
V697 SWL was recorded at 134,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has V697 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 SWL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V697 SWL 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 V697 SWL find?
V697 SWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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