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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T686 ETFMOT history

T686 ETF is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,026 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T686 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T686 ETF was last recorded at 88,026 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,697 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,329 miles
Average per year
2,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,026 miles
  • 2024 – 85,697 miles
  • 2023 – 79,354 miles
  • 2022 – 78,139 miles
  • 2021 – 75,821 miles
  • 2020 – 68,831 miles
  • 2019 – 66,560 miles
  • 2018 – 62,312 miles
  • 2017 – 60,682 miles
  • 2016 – 59,908 miles
  • 2015 – 59,086 miles
  • 2014 – 57,253 miles
  • 2013 – 55,182 miles
  • 2012 – 52,975 miles
  • 2011 – 50,152 miles
  • 2010 – 47,767 miles
  • 2009 – 45,417 miles
  • 2008 – 43,565 miles
  • 2007 – 39,543 miles
  • 2006 – 36,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,026 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,026 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    837046499095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,697 miles (+6,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    488547132912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,354 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    513223352925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    981732418852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,139 miles (+2,318)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    199805853620
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,821 miles (+6,990)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,821 miles
    Test number
    852120575658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    712756701516
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2mm inner edge

  8. Fail68,831 miles (+2,271)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    443654432298
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2mm inner edge

  9. Pass66,560 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    845069668329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    583027900280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,312 miles (+1,630)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    104000266922
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass60,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    935323893447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,682 miles (+774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    932075998785
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  14. Pass59,908 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    484957452181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,086 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,086 miles
    Test number
    457195315215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    418910644249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,253 miles (+2,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    335730144297
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass55,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    995931623229
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,182 miles (+2,207)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    268527113218
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass52,975 miles (+2,823)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    675237032274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSRS light illuminated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass50,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,152 miles
    Test number
    188724321200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,150 miles (+2,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    148204321236
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass47,767 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    460800430229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  24. Fail47,767 miles (+2,350)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    333830630216
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  25. Pass45,417 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,417 miles
    Test number
    504551439284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,565 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,565 miles
    Test number
    620857348256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,543 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    290195417147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,157 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    283769886058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels very slightly stiff to rotate
    • NoteHand brake travel could be better
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE WORN TO 2mm
    • NoteO/S headlamp cover for bulbs adrift in engine bay!!!
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

Questions about T686 ETF

Does T686 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T686 ETF is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T686 ETF?
The MOT on T686 ETF is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T686 ETF done?
T686 ETF was recorded at 88,026 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
Has T686 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T686 ETF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T686 ETF 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 T686 ETF find?
T686 ETF passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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