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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V700 MALMOT history

V700 MAL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

V700 MAL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,276 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V700 MAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V700 MAL was last recorded at 109,276 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,131 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,145 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,276 miles
  • 2025 – 107,131 miles
  • 2024 – 105,468 miles
  • 2023 – 103,305 miles
  • 2022 – 100,665 miles
  • 2021 – 97,824 miles
  • 2020 – 95,638 miles
  • 2019 – 92,931 miles
  • 2018 – 88,903 miles
  • 2017 – 84,499 miles
  • 2016 – 80,276 miles
  • 2015 – 75,577 miles
  • 2014 – 68,620 miles
  • 2013 – 62,909 miles
  • 2012 – 56,481 miles
  • 2011 – 50,428 miles
  • 2010 – 43,286 miles
  • 2009 – 36,858 miles
  • 2008 – 30,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,276 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    662669035384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass107,131 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,131 miles
    Test number
    335372030963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    626108798010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,468 miles (+2,163)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    825998672787
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass103,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    357163112845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,305 miles (+2,640)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    209449025735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass100,665 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    355449810508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,824 miles (+2,186)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    479155149609
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass95,638 miles (+2,707)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    205157067599
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass92,931 miles (+4,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    704694275107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass88,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    176731713743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,903 miles (+4,404)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    209860646218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass84,499 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    536709473305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail84,472 miles (+4,196)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    408099240141
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass80,276 miles (+4,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    401288210941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass75,577 miles (+6,957)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    456839895179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish.
  17. Pass68,620 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    926410604277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,909 miles (+6,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    608544793178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail56,481 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    335466092190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass56,481 miles (+6,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    488166692112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass50,428 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,428 miles
    Test number
    297107591487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass43,286 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    780642510201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,858 miles (+6,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    602136609269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass30,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    491483808254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V700 MAL

Does V700 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V700 MAL is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V700 MAL?
The MOT on V700 MAL is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V700 MAL done?
V700 MAL was recorded at 109,276 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has V700 MAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V700 MAL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V700 MAL 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 V700 MAL find?
V700 MAL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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