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Volkswagen Golf

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

R69 ETGMOT history

R69 ETG is a maroon petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

R69 ETG maroon Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
89,833 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 ETG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 ETG was last recorded at 89,833 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,821 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,833 miles
  • 2025 – 89,655 miles
  • 2024 – 89,362 miles
  • 2023 – 88,562 miles
  • 2021 – 86,165 miles
  • 2017 – 84,861 miles
  • 2016 – 81,796 miles
  • 2015 – 79,358 miles
  • 2014 – 74,429 miles
  • 2013 – 69,778 miles
  • 2012 – 64,741 miles
  • 2011 – 61,659 miles
  • 2009 – 59,452 miles
  • 2008 – 55,847 miles
  • 2007 – 54,833 miles
  • 2006 – 52,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,833 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,833 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    272817694851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,821 miles (+166)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,821 miles
    Test number
    999012219091
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside - beam image kicks up to the right - set for left hand drive vehicle (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure rigid pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system: wiring located incorrectly - nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,655 miles (+293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    739475974074
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,362 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    567616180349
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail89,353 miles (+791)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    344272132420
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,562 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    394593092712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,165 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    989788531271
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside trailing arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,148 miles (+1,287)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    318897574637
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside trailing arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,861 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    561585794219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,838 miles (+3,042)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,838 miles
    Test number
    622574096052
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded in front of rear axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded infront of rear axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass81,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    163085687305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,790 miles (+2,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    944532174506
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass79,358 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    171692224736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail79,343 miles (+4,914)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    165084525279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass74,429 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    699143934145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,407 miles (+4,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    486452934177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  17. Pass69,778 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    759736633179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,778 miles (+5,037)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    276173133438
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    247841052180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,741 miles (+3,082)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    227901752133
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass61,659 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    808678451106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,452 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    170038149126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass59,452 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    471678049125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass55,847 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    763546358175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail55,839 miles (+1,006)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,839 miles
    Test number
    962935858119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall slight cracks

  26. Pass54,833 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,833 miles
    Test number
    424322927168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,570 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,570 miles
    Test number
    264189136435
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about R69 ETG

Does R69 ETG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R69 ETG is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R69 ETG?
The MOT on R69 ETG is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R69 ETG done?
R69 ETG was recorded at 89,833 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,868 miles a year.
Has R69 ETG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 ETG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R69 ETG 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 R69 ETG find?
R69 ETG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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