
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc
V685 NGFMOT history
V685 NGF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 195,307 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 195,307 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V685 NGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V685 NGF was last recorded at 195,307 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,021 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,286 miles
- Average per year
- 5,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,307 miles
- 2025 – 190,021 miles
- 2024 – 186,618 miles
- 2023 – 182,684 miles
- 2022 – 176,154 miles
- 2021 – 167,145 miles
- 2020 – 163,006 miles
- 2019 – 157,399 miles
- 2018 – 150,708 miles
- 2017 – 145,010 miles
- 2016 – 137,159 miles
- 2014 – 136,552 miles
- 2013 – 127,808 miles
- 2012 – 122,995 miles
- 2011 – 118,931 miles
- 2010 – 112,161 miles
- 2009 – 103,988 miles
- 2008 – 97,682 miles
- 2007 – 90,995 miles
- 2006 – 81,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
35 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,307 miles (+5,286)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 195,307 miles
- Test number
- 422666887692
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass190,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 190,021 miles
- Test number
- 261973720478
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,021 miles (+3,403)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,021 miles
- Test number
- 980092771328
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,618 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 186,618 miles
- Test number
- 785116374046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail186,617 miles (+3,933)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,617 miles
- Test number
- 451136618472
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 R15 91T (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass182,684 miles (+6,530)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 182,684 miles
- Test number
- 421639196180
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe. slight lesk. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass176,154 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 176,154 miles
- Test number
- 750510814245
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in rack joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail176,152 miles (+9,007)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,152 miles
- Test number
- 906997817734
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in rack joint.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,145 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 167,145 miles
- Test number
- 977624034505
- AdvisoryFront both front bottom arm rear bushes weak
- AdvisoryRear some surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
- AdvisoryAll brake discs very rusty
Fail167,145 miles (+4,139)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,145 miles
- Test number
- 590237978493
- MajorFuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking at join at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front bottom arm rear bushes weak
- AdvisoryRear some surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
- AdvisoryAll brake discs very rusty
Pass163,006 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 163,006 miles
- Test number
- 718483453681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,006 miles (+5,607)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,006 miles
- Test number
- 640636572320
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 157,399 miles
- Test number
- 607782827117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,399 miles (+6,691)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,399 miles
- Test number
- 248692130102
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass150,708 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 150,708 miles
- Test number
- 267277363638
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail150,708 miles (+5,698)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,708 miles
- Test number
- 770435061173
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass145,010 miles (+7,851)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 145,010 miles
- Test number
- 822466577388
- AdvisoryRadiator coolant leak
Pass137,159 miles (+607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 137,159 miles
- Test number
- 326279312735
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Pass136,552 miles (+6,912)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 136,552 miles
- Test number
- 768287744319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass129,640 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 129,640 miles
- Test number
- 306160714040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCatalytic converter begining to rattle / fail
- NoteNearside wiper deteriorated
- NoteOffside wiper deteriorated
Fail129,640 miles (+1,832)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,640 miles
- Test number
- 715710214039
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCatalytic converter begining to rattle / fail
- NoteNearside wiper deteriorated
- NoteOffside wiper deteriorated
Pass127,808 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 127,808 miles
- Test number
- 396119373150
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear lamp unit damaged
Fail127,808 miles (+4,813)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,808 miles
- Test number
- 509439473125
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear lamp unit damaged
Pass122,995 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 122,995 miles
- Test number
- 516883342167
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail122,995 miles (+4,064)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,995 miles
- Test number
- 725199432138
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,931 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 118,931 miles
- Test number
- 866160011216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,931 miles (+6,770)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,931 miles
- Test number
- 888100911293
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,161 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 112,161 miles
- Test number
- 590209580169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,161 miles (+8,173)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,161 miles
- Test number
- 831209180165
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,988 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 103,988 miles
- Test number
- 491431399153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteFront brake imbalance 18%
- NoteRear number plate poor,faded
- NoteSlight play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage
Fail103,987 miles (+6,305)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,987 miles
- Test number
- 710461299135
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteFront brake imbalance 18%
- NoteRear number plate poor,faded
- NoteSlight play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage
Pass97,682 miles (+6,687)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 97,682 miles
- Test number
- 751833988176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBoth front wipers slightly split
- NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
- NoteRear number plate poor condition
Pass90,995 miles (+9,610)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 90,995 miles
- Test number
- 201699377439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 81,385 miles
- Test number
- 391564386133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,385 miles1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,385 miles
- Test number
- 350854486122
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note12% imbalance at front brakes
- NoteRear No plate starting to seperate
Questions about V685 NGF
- Does V685 NGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 NGF is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V685 NGF?
- The MOT on V685 NGF is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V685 NGF done?
- V685 NGF was recorded at 195,307 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,749 miles a year.
- Has V685 NGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V685 NGF has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V685 NGF 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 NGF find?
- V685 NGF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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