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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V685 JGUMOT history

V685 JGU is a yellow and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

V685 JGU yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
89,562 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 JGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 JGU was last recorded at 89,562 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,327 miles · 10 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
2,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,562 miles
  • 2021 – 89,327 miles
  • 2019 – 89,215 miles
  • 2018 – 89,188 miles
  • 2017 – 84,397 miles
  • 2016 – 79,546 miles
  • 2015 – 74,736 miles
  • 2014 – 70,522 miles
  • 2013 – 65,548 miles
  • 2012 – 61,535 miles
  • 2011 – 58,670 miles
  • 2010 – 55,834 miles
  • 2009 – 52,502 miles
  • 2008 – 48,410 miles
  • 2007 – 45,019 miles
  • 2006 – 41,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,562 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,562 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    889136576926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,327 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    164646881266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All underneath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,215 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    250078145161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,188 miles (+4,791)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    786033269239
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass84,397 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    924152480896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,546 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,546 miles
    Test number
    132778901486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,736 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    338443685028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,522 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    326764484039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,548 miles (+4,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    817645983005
    • 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)

  10. Pass61,535 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,535 miles
    Test number
    627302682064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,670 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    119471081033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,834 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    111567970018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,502 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    321126379079
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust joints

  14. Fail52,502 miles (+4,092)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    414766079024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust joints

  15. Pass48,410 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    704468888005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,019 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    562469187095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    864414976016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 JGU

Does V685 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 JGU expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 JGU?
The MOT on V685 JGU expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 JGU done?
V685 JGU was recorded at 89,562 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 2,887 miles a year.
Has V685 JGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 JGU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V685 JGU 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 V685 JGU find?
V685 JGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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