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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T690 KARMOT history

T690 KAR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,422 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T690 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T690 KAR was last recorded at 123,422 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,679 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
743 miles
Average per year
2,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,422 miles
  • 2025 – 122,679 miles
  • 2024 – 121,886 miles
  • 2023 – 120,937 miles
  • 2022 – 120,132 miles
  • 2021 – 119,339 miles
  • 2020 – 118,806 miles
  • 2019 – 117,965 miles
  • 2018 – 116,704 miles
  • 2017 – 115,083 miles
  • 2016 – 112,646 miles
  • 2015 – 110,968 miles
  • 2014 – 107,400 miles
  • 2013 – 103,660 miles
  • 2012 – 98,899 miles
  • 2011 – 95,407 miles
  • 2010 – 90,352 miles
  • 2009 – 86,235 miles
  • 2008 – 82,084 miles
  • 2007 – 75,066 miles
  • 2006 – 68,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,422 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,422 miles (+743)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,422 miles
    Test number
    333594225118
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass122,679 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,679 miles
    Test number
    558474278325
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail122,697 miles (+811)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    751817762813
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass121,886 miles (+949)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,886 miles
    Test number
    180040752320
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,937 miles (+805)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,937 miles
    Test number
    363778826950
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,132 miles (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,132 miles
    Test number
    371192164976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,339 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    614170660399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,806 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,806 miles
    Test number
    423540683816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,965 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,965 miles
    Test number
    425402729803
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,704 miles (+1,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    174224067733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,083 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,083 miles
    Test number
    929829217285
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and worn on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking

  12. Pass112,646 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,646 miles
    Test number
    244002633851
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,968 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    225451645121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,400 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,400 miles
    Test number
    519663134123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,660 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,660 miles
    Test number
    259405533493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,899 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    669769932151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass95,407 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    756269031108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,352 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    271220840172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,235 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    781216029138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,084 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    732395638167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,066 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    313514537152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    184905936179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,674 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    312085736180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T690 KAR

Does T690 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T690 KAR is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T690 KAR?
The MOT on T690 KAR is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T690 KAR done?
T690 KAR was recorded at 123,422 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
Has T690 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T690 KAR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T690 KAR 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 T690 KAR find?
T690 KAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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