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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T688 HAPMOT history

T688 HAP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,813 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 HAP
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
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 HAP was last recorded at 133,813 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 8,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,515 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,298 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,813 miles
  • 2025 – 125,515 miles
  • 2024 – 120,709 miles
  • 2023 – 114,488 miles
  • 2022 – 109,612 miles
  • 2021 – 106,885 miles
  • 2020 – 102,883 miles
  • 2019 – 99,952 miles
  • 2018 – 96,370 miles
  • 2017 – 93,318 miles
  • 2016 – 90,199 miles
  • 2015 – 89,360 miles
  • 2013 – 89,360 miles
  • 2012 – 89,360 miles
  • 2011 – 89,360 miles
  • 2010 – 89,360 miles
  • 2009 – 83,508 miles
  • 2008 – 73,900 miles
  • 2007 – 65,761 miles
  • 2006 – 60,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,813 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside rear sill rusted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Both front tyres edges slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front wishbone bush and ball joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,813 miles (+8,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,813 miles
    Test number
    440207271577
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,515 miles (+4,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,515 miles
    Test number
    492417217113
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake caliper operation

  3. Pass120,709 miles (+6,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,709 miles
    Test number
    977221556714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,488 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    175561697146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,612 miles (+2,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    316693598501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,885 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,885 miles
    Test number
    789811534732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edges slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone bush and ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusted

  7. Fail106,878 miles (+3,995)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    832456839363
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edges slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone bush and ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusted

  8. Pass102,883 miles (+2,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    173355339209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusted

  9. Pass99,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,952 miles
    Test number
    575034245795
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusted

  10. Fail99,952 miles (+3,582)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,952 miles
    Test number
    191863891194
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusted

  11. Pass96,370 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    679867489312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,277 miles (+2,959)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    706645427164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass93,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    635878744974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,318 miles (+3,119)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    311812935434
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    537958284139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail90,199 miles (+839)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    645281391001
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake condition

  17. Pass89,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    128305745443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail89,360 miles5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    575385435003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Silencer Ruber Mountings Broken

  19. Pass89,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    399815513277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail89,360 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    316386403251
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass89,360 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    475899672166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAux belt worn and cracked

  22. Fail89,360 miles4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    928169772171
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAux belt worn and cracked

  23. Pass89,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    716677581189
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail89,360 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    905607381100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass89,360 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    543712200244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable sticking

  26. Fail89,360 miles (+5,852)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    314542300464
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable sticking

  27. Pass83,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    792083309270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,508 miles (+9,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    231963909220
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass73,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    322491198188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,900 miles (+8,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    503811798154
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass65,761 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    521022197140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass60,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,106 miles
    Test number
    514746506233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T688 HAP

Does T688 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 HAP is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T688 HAP?
The MOT on T688 HAP is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T688 HAP done?
T688 HAP was recorded at 133,813 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has T688 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 HAP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T688 HAP 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 T688 HAP find?
T688 HAP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges, and 2 more.

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