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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V710 DYDMOT history

V710 DYD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

V710 DYD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
198,361 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V710 DYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V710 DYD was last recorded at 198,361 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2013: 136,908 miles, lower than 153,706 miles on 14 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,720 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,641 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,361 miles
  • 2023 – 193,720 miles
  • 2022 – 187,981 miles
  • 2021 – 183,751 miles
  • 2020 – 182,786 miles
  • 2019 – 178,453 miles
  • 2018 – 171,065 miles
  • 2017 – 167,260 miles
  • 2016 – 165,188 miles
  • 2015 – 155,074 miles
  • 2014 – 146,175 miles
  • 2013 – 136,982 miles
  • 2012 – 153,706 miles
  • 2011 – 125,511 miles
  • 2009 – 112,350 miles
  • 2008 – 97,205 miles
  • 2007 – 68,525 miles
  • 2006 – 63,211 miles
  • 2005 – 56,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,361 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear bump stops perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,361 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    198,361 miles
    Test number
    770110246394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,720 miles (+5,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,720 miles
    Test number
    856654248064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass187,981 miles (+4,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,981 miles
    Test number
    296369035618
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass183,751 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    183,751 miles
    Test number
    555879081149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass182,786 miles (+4,333)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,786 miles
    Test number
    379403861292
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,453 miles (+7,388)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,453 miles
    Test number
    988212614777
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,065 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    171,065 miles
    Test number
    128439667419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished

  8. Fail171,060 miles (+3,800)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,060 miles
    Test number
    824324839254
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished

  9. Pass167,260 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,260 miles
    Test number
    822729409384
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  10. Pass165,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,188 miles
    Test number
    350234294552
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished

  11. Fail165,188 miles (+10,114)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,188 miles
    Test number
    738918592231
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished

  12. Pass155,074 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    155,074 miles
    Test number
    236581845044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    829704244033
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail146,175 miles (+9,193)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    959957434032
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass136,982 miles (+74)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    136,982 miles
    Test number
    246762243026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront No.Plate damaged
    • NoteN/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated
    • NoteN/S of front bumper damaged
    • NoteO/S door mirror glass damaged

  16. Fail136,908 miles (-16,798)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,908 miles
    Test number
    659833533098
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront No.Plate damaged
    • NoteN/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated
    • NoteN/S of front bumper damaged
    • NoteO/S door mirror glass damaged

  17. Pass153,706 miles (+28,195)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    135935642046
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken
    • NoteFront number plate poor

  18. Pass125,511 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    165304621428
    • NoteAirbag warning light staying on
    • NoteBoth front inner cv gaiters weeping grease and detetiorating
    • NoteCentre exhaust box bracket rusty and corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops detetiorated and in poor condition

  19. Fail125,511 miles (+13,161)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    988464221006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAirbag warning light staying on
    • NoteBoth front inner cv gaiters weeping grease and detetiorating
    • NoteCentre exhaust box bracket rusty and corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops detetiorated and in poor condition

  20. Pass112,350 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,350 miles
    Test number
    491738559250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail112,350 miles (+15,145)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,350 miles
    Test number
    630768359292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail97,205 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    530785748289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  23. Pass97,205 miles (+28,680)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    960645748290
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  24. Pass68,525 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    633725117205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,211 miles (+6,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    721257836207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass56,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    930018535251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V710 DYD

Does V710 DYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V710 DYD is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V710 DYD?
The MOT on V710 DYD is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V710 DYD done?
V710 DYD was recorded at 198,361 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has V710 DYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V710 DYD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on V710 DYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V710 DYD find?
V710 DYD passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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