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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R599 CHWMOT history

R599 CHW is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

R599 CHW green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,096 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 CHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 CHW was last recorded at 108,096 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,513 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,583 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,096 miles
  • 2025 – 104,513 miles
  • 2024 – 101,615 miles
  • 2023 – 97,364 miles
  • 2020 – 96,089 miles
  • 2019 – 92,779 miles
  • 2018 – 91,710 miles
  • 2017 – 90,153 miles
  • 2016 – 88,394 miles
  • 2015 – 86,482 miles
  • 2014 – 84,930 miles
  • 2013 – 81,657 miles
  • 2012 – 79,168 miles
  • 2011 – 75,468 miles
  • 2010 – 72,640 miles
  • 2009 – 68,846 miles
  • 2008 – 64,529 miles
  • 2007 – 61,421 miles
  • 2006 – 57,369 miles
  • 2005 – 52,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,096 miles (+3,583)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,096 miles
    Test number
    673520752133
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,513 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    556353524842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,615 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,615 miles
    Test number
    455977098176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,364 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,364 miles
    Test number
    258304995810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,358 miles (+1,269)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,358 miles
    Test number
    669409123640
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,089 miles (+3,310)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    777369440708
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer wheel arches are corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs are corroded

  7. Pass92,779 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,779 miles
    Test number
    509785213514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  8. Pass91,710 miles (+1,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    886542284234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  9. Pass90,153 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,153 miles
    Test number
    845699542729
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass88,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    476516641105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail88,394 miles (+1,912)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    549249361953
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass86,482 miles (+1,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    871530956563
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv boot slight split

  13. Pass84,930 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    525646274283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,657 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    148845773249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,168 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,168 miles
    Test number
    659459272241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  16. Fail79,163 miles (+3,695)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    187169972257
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass75,468 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    358909471417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    481484170269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail72,639 miles (+3,793)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    891344970254
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOSF tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

  20. Pass68,846 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    894595169231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,529 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    563730078223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,421 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    193377977269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,369 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,369 miles
    Test number
    614243886224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    770034765225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 CHW

Does R599 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 CHW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R599 CHW?
The MOT on R599 CHW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 CHW done?
R599 CHW was recorded at 108,096 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has R599 CHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 CHW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R599 CHW 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 R599 CHW find?
R599 CHW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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