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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,781 cc

R690 GGHMOT history

R690 GGH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

R690 GGH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
82,055 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R690 GGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R690 GGH was last recorded at 82,055 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,603 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,055 miles
  • 2024 – 80,603 miles
  • 2023 – 80,426 miles
  • 2021 – 80,342 miles
  • 2020 – 80,218 miles
  • 2019 – 80,097 miles
  • 2018 – 79,051 miles
  • 2017 – 77,387 miles
  • 2016 – 76,121 miles
  • 2015 – 74,903 miles
  • 2014 – 72,558 miles
  • 2013 – 71,273 miles
  • 2012 – 70,978 miles
  • 2011 – 70,243 miles
  • 2010 – 69,769 miles
  • 2009 – 68,931 miles
  • 2008 – 68,192 miles
  • 2007 – 67,359 miles
  • 2006 – 66,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    575998300046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,055 miles (+1,452)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    815582252819
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    956903261829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail80,603 miles (+177)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    533725885750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,426 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    703880524823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,342 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    305054452389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass80,218 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    337115588948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    313628604964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail80,097 miles (+1,046)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    100999118079
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass79,051 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    988289263991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,387 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    972792230739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass76,121 miles (+1,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    344146153962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass74,903 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    996642573830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  14. Fail74,899 miles (+2,341)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    573075114443
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  15. Pass72,558 miles (+1,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    488146454468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass71,273 miles (+295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,273 miles
    Test number
    695633753351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass70,978 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    487741742389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail70,978 miles (+735)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    489851742381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass70,243 miles (+474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    907435451336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass69,769 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    433521750310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail69,769 miles (+838)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    802861350355
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass68,931 miles (+739)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    780634249391
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal low
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged

  23. Pass68,192 miles (+833)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    543522428348
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal low

  24. Pass67,359 miles (+1,031)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,359 miles
    Test number
    371645707480
    • NoteBrake pedal quite low
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are perished
    • NoteNearside and offside top suspension mountings have play

  25. Pass66,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    330191806243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R690 GGH

Does R690 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R690 GGH expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R690 GGH?
The MOT on R690 GGH expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R690 GGH done?
R690 GGH was recorded at 82,055 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 841 miles a year.
Has R690 GGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R690 GGH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R690 GGH 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 R690 GGH find?
R690 GGH passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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