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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V701 DYCMOT history

V701 DYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

V701 DYC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,003 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 DYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 DYC was last recorded at 78,003 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,610 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,393 miles
Average per year
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,003 miles
  • 2025 – 75,610 miles
  • 2024 – 68,876 miles
  • 2023 – 63,452 miles
  • 2022 – 63,437 miles
  • 2021 – 59,258 miles
  • 2020 – 58,208 miles
  • 2019 – 55,644 miles
  • 2018 – 53,718 miles
  • 2017 – 50,047 miles
  • 2016 – 47,024 miles
  • 2015 – 43,102 miles
  • 2014 – 38,871 miles
  • 2013 – 33,167 miles
  • 2012 – 28,551 miles
  • 2011 – 23,528 miles
  • 2010 – 20,988 miles
  • 2009 – 17,876 miles
  • 2008 – 14,770 miles
  • 2007 – 12,897 miles
  • 2006 – 10,993 miles
  • 2005 – 7,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,003 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,003 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    818343142228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,610 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    149861197338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,607 miles (+6,731)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    688950371614
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,876 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    707898819504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail68,876 miles (+5,424)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    956399266362
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,452 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,452 miles
    Test number
    224179777633
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail63,437 miles (+4,179)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    610016259543
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 " blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp impulse on side light with fog light and indicator (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower splitter adrift from body work
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm end play (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,258 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    106237308161
    • AdvisoryFog lamp tell-tale comes on when service brake pressed.

  9. Pass58,208 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,208 miles
    Test number
    905166038877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,644 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    126037668654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,718 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,718 miles
    Test number
    633339435216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,047 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    748971082415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,024 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    424689188572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,102 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    872378980437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,871 miles (+5,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,871 miles
    Test number
    316172704362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,167 miles (+4,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    338131303384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass28,551 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,551 miles
    Test number
    398541792426
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass23,528 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    477472491265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked

  19. Fail23,528 miles (+2,540)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    796892891247
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked

  20. Pass20,988 miles (+3,112)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,988 miles
    Test number
    800855990206
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked

  21. Pass17,876 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    700371119328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,770 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,770 miles
    Test number
    672601998226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,897 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,897 miles
    Test number
    300243907330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,993 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,993 miles
    Test number
    652414786210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    7,789 miles
    Test number
    880045585276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V701 DYC

Does V701 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V701 DYC is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V701 DYC?
The MOT on V701 DYC is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V701 DYC done?
V701 DYC was recorded at 78,003 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
Has V701 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 DYC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V701 DYC 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 V701 DYC find?
V701 DYC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush.

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