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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V685 HBHMOT history

V685 HBH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

V685 HBH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
135,568 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 HBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V685 HBH was last recorded at 135,568 miles on 23 May 2025, 6,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2012: 10,881 miles, lower than 106,636 miles on 25 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,739 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,829 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,568 miles
  • 2023 – 128,739 miles
  • 2022 – 123,087 miles
  • 2021 – 121,491 miles
  • 2020 – 120,879 miles
  • 2019 – 119,839 miles
  • 2018 – 118,720 miles
  • 2017 – 117,142 miles
  • 2016 – 115,510 miles
  • 2015 – 114,182 miles
  • 2014 – 112,469 miles
  • 2013 – 110,736 miles
  • 2012 – 108,801 miles
  • 2011 – 106,636 miles
  • 2010 – 104,474 miles
  • 2009 – 98,460 miles
  • 2008 – 95,240 miles
  • 2007 – 89,648 miles
  • 2006 – 85,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,568 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached not fitted correctly in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,568 miles (+6,829)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    451320654792
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached not fitted correctly in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,739 miles (+5,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    460111567111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,087 miles (+1,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,087 miles
    Test number
    668733349681
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,491 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,491 miles
    Test number
    830548404336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,879 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,879 miles
    Test number
    301550598844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    908614494896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,839 miles (+1,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    473092332353
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass118,720 miles (+1,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,720 miles
    Test number
    190465319853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass117,142 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    168293184064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,510 miles (+1,328)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    330684736969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished and on 2mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass114,182 miles (+1,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,182 miles
    Test number
    816783525007
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass112,469 miles (+1,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,469 miles
    Test number
    659773924015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass110,736 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,736 miles
    Test number
    797165023028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,801 miles
    Test number
    498683022055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail10,881 miles (-95,755)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,881 miles
    Test number
    107353622427
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass106,636 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    106,636 miles
    Test number
    889435621042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,474 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    104,474 miles
    Test number
    870525020009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    890572929096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,460 miles (+3,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    642322029084
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass95,240 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    173474728052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    992925427065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,648 miles (+3,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    464053227034
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass85,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    751348456199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 HBH

Does V685 HBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 HBH expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 HBH?
The MOT on V685 HBH expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 HBH done?
V685 HBH was recorded at 135,568 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has V685 HBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 HBH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V685 HBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V685 HBH find?
V685 HBH failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 12 more.

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