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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T685 DGTMOT history

T685 DGT is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 53,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
53,768 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 DGT was last recorded at 53,768 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,765 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,768 miles
  • 2022 – 53,161 miles
  • 2021 – 52,199 miles
  • 2020 – 51,422 miles
  • 2019 – 50,598 miles
  • 2018 – 49,997 miles
  • 2017 – 49,183 miles
  • 2016 – 48,538 miles
  • 2015 – 47,527 miles
  • 2014 – 46,892 miles
  • 2013 – 45,761 miles
  • 2012 – 44,146 miles
  • 2011 – 42,474 miles
  • 2010 – 39,963 miles
  • 2009 – 37,343 miles
  • 2008 – 34,231 miles
  • 2007 – 31,553 miles
  • 2006 – 27,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,768 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,768 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    853295151418
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail53,765 miles (+604)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    285356988347
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    359683021128
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,157 miles (+958)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,157 miles
    Test number
    513713595816
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,199 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,199 miles
    Test number
    713791743644
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail52,196 miles (+774)1 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    568313297110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,422 miles (+824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    115750412857
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    845889635905
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine idle slightly up and down,hunting.

  9. Fail50,598 miles (+601)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    904418051394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine idle slightly up and down,hunting.

  10. Pass49,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    348843796969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak LOWER ENGINE AREA.

  11. Fail49,997 miles (+814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    179969625389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak LOWER ENGINE AREA.

  12. Pass49,183 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    856495710634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.

  13. Fail49,181 miles (+643)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    234968176020
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak coming of jet (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very weak coming out of washer jet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door not opening from inside

  14. Pass48,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,538 miles
    Test number
    307100106646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,538 miles (+1,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,538 miles
    Test number
    105481369162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass47,527 miles (+635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,527 miles
    Test number
    308827445061
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn

  17. Pass46,892 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    226813344005
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Fail46,882 miles (+1,121)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    637022044057
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front wearing on inside edge.

  19. Fail45,761 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    297541653006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass45,761 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    769531753008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass44,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    767632252095
    • NoteFront brake low and front brake disc,s are lipped, nearside and offside.

  22. FailMileage not read3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    549902552016
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake low and front brake disc,s are lipped, nearside and offside.

  23. Pass42,474 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    237032051081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass39,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    354910450054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail39,963 miles (+2,620)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    371630550059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,343 miles (+3,112)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    954241659034
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s sill damaged
    • NoteRear beam axle bushes have play,o/s/r tyre near limit and perishing

  27. Pass34,231 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,231 miles
    Test number
    644430948079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,229 miles (+2,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    102869638467
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass31,553 miles (+4,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    360321857076
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge

  30. Pass27,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,372 miles
    Test number
    152902256499
    • NoteClonk from front unable to trace,n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Questions about T685 DGT

Does T685 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 DGT expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 DGT?
The MOT on T685 DGT expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 DGT done?
T685 DGT was recorded at 53,768 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 1,553 miles a year.
Has T685 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 DGT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T685 DGT 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 T685 DGT find?
T685 DGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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