VOLKSWAGEN GOLF P59MVV has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,015 miles 12 months ago on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 14:05.

The current MOT will expire in 3 weeks on Thursday 23rd July 2026.

P59MVV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JULY 2026171,015 MI
PASSED24TH JULY 202423RD JULY 2025168,146 MI
PASSED19TH JULY 202318TH JULY 2024166,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH MAY 202223RD MAY 2023164,269 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20165TH APRIL 2017162,060 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 201529TH MARCH 2016157,671 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20142ND MARCH 2015155,317 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20139TH JANUARY 2014153,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  12. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks
  13. USER ENTERED - Both Front Top Mounts Slight Play
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20114TH DECEMBER 2012145,948 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2011145,948 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 201112TH FEBRUARY 2012139,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 2011139,053 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2010131,212 MI
 
  1. PRS - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201012TH FEBRUARY 2011131,212 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200912TH FEBRUARY 2010120,169 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nsf And Osf Outer Sills Damaged
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear In Os Of Steering Rack
  3. USER ENTERED - Stone Hole In Ns Headlamp Glass
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear In Top Steering Column Adjustment Mechanism
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2009120,157 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (3.4.1b)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nsf And Osf Outer Sills Damaged
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear In Os Of Steering Rack
  5. USER ENTERED - Stone Hole In Ns Headlamp Glass
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear In Top Steering Column Adjustment Mechanism
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 200812TH FEBRUARY 2009112,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200712TH FEBRUARY 2008103,052 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20065TH FEBRUARY 200791,027 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P59MVV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

P59MVV MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

P59MVV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,015 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,108 miles

P59MVV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration P59MVV was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Purple and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 171,015 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,108 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P59MVV has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 27 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently SORN .

Does P59MVV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 P59MVV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P59MVV Taxed?

No, as of Monday 29th June 2026 P59MVV does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does P59MVV MOT expire?

The current MOT for P59MVV will expire in 3 weeks on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Read more

When did P59MVV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P59MVV was on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 14:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P59MVV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for P59MVV we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P59MVV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for P59MVV we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P59MVV?

P59MVV is registered as a 1997 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has P59MVV done?

The odometer reading for P59MVV at the last MOT in July 2025 was 171,015 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,108 miles per year. Read more

How old is P59MVV?

The vehicle P59MVV was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 17th February 1997. Read more

What colour is P59MVV?

The official colour of P59MVV is recorded as Purple. Read more

What engine does P59MVV have?

P59MVV has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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