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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V79 ECKMOT history

V79 ECK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

V79 ECK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,965 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 ECK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 ECK was last recorded at 188,965 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 8,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,069 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,896 miles
Average per year
7,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,965 miles
  • 2025 – 180,069 miles
  • 2024 – 171,079 miles
  • 2023 – 161,939 miles
  • 2022 – 153,546 miles
  • 2019 – 136,340 miles
  • 2018 – 122,603 miles
  • 2017 – 116,369 miles
  • 2016 – 113,672 miles
  • 2015 – 108,156 miles
  • 2014 – 100,082 miles
  • 2013 – 95,291 miles
  • 2012 – 89,910 miles
  • 2011 – 86,368 miles
  • 2010 – 81,656 miles
  • 2009 – 77,304 miles
  • 2008 – 63,121 miles
  • 2007 – 49,845 miles
  • 2006 – 36,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,965 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,965 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,965 miles
    Test number
    816000891430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,069 miles
    Test number
    972819499125
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering inner rack ends

  3. Fail180,069 miles (+8,990)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,069 miles
    Test number
    887944071701
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering inner rack ends

  4. Pass171,079 miles (+9,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,079 miles
    Test number
    592243189285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustments

  5. Pass161,939 miles (+8,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,939 miles
    Test number
    664296436752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,546 miles (+17,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,546 miles
    Test number
    326924499020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,340 miles (+13,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,340 miles
    Test number
    897234696417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,603 miles (+6,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,603 miles
    Test number
    528303451166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass116,369 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,369 miles
    Test number
    601469023085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,365 miles (+2,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    755486517255
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light interacting (1.1.A.3f)

  11. Pass113,672 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,672 miles
    Test number
    267669554556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,156 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,156 miles
    Test number
    306405625236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,082 miles (+4,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    348576604423
    • NoteSlight leak from fuel filter

  14. Pass95,291 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,291 miles
    Test number
    188401223218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,910 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,910 miles
    Test number
    447286302295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,368 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,368 miles
    Test number
    659514521204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,656 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    941061210206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,304 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    644919029215
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,304 miles (+14,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    910029129249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass63,121 miles (+13,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    520205938233
    • NoteCenter exhaust box hanger weld adrift.

  21. Pass49,845 miles (+13,134)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    540596237238
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
    • NoteCenter exhaust box hanger broken.

  22. Pass36,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    732399426256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 ECK

Does V79 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 ECK is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V79 ECK?
The MOT on V79 ECK is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V79 ECK done?
V79 ECK was recorded at 188,965 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 7,817 miles a year.
Has V79 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 ECK has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V79 ECK 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 V79 ECK find?
V79 ECK passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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