
Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc
V686 EESMOT history
V686 EES is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,693 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 86,693 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V686 EES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V686 EES was last recorded at 86,693 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 1,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 85,650 miles · 21 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,043 miles
- Average per year
- 3,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 86,693 miles
- 2021 – 85,650 miles
- 2020 – 84,504 miles
- 2019 – 84,010 miles
- 2018 – 84,006 miles
- 2017 – 77,979 miles
- 2016 – 77,023 miles
- 2015 – 69,223 miles
- 2014 – 58,001 miles
- 2013 – 46,750 miles
- 2012 – 44,040 miles
- 2011 – 42,592 miles
- 2010 – 40,741 miles
- 2009 – 38,620 miles
- 2008 – 37,023 miles
- 2007 – 34,045 miles
- 2006 – 30,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
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.
Exhaust rusty
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,693 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,693 miles
- Test number
- 260118458908
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
Fail86,693 miles (+1,043)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,693 miles
- Test number
- 967364576418
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
Pass85,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,650 miles
- Test number
- 711341879641
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail85,650 miles (+1,146)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,650 miles
- Test number
- 759266629303
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,504 miles (+494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,504 miles
- Test number
- 255289689864
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,010 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 84,010 miles
- Test number
- 762032548601
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,006 miles (+6,027)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,006 miles
- Test number
- 713626822023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexi feruules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass77,979 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,979 miles
- Test number
- 470279725638
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail77,979 miles (+956)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,979 miles
- Test number
- 791368975900
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle has some corrosion
Pass77,023 miles (+7,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 77,023 miles
- Test number
- 921652873553
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust coroded
Pass69,223 miles (+11,222)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 69,223 miles
- Test number
- 978374545246
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNsr caliper sticking
Pass58,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,001 miles
- Test number
- 297423254228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,001 miles (+11,251)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,001 miles
- Test number
- 516802254241
- FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Pass46,750 miles (+2,710)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 46,750 miles
- Test number
- 696817143294
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass44,040 miles (+1,448)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 44,040 miles
- Test number
- 989305652247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,592 miles (+1,851)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,592 miles
- Test number
- 427155341264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,741 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 40,741 miles
- Test number
- 870525430259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,620 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 38,620 miles
- Test number
- 432169029273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,023 miles (+2,978)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 37,023 miles
- Test number
- 842281238220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail34,045 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,045 miles
- Test number
- 303066437248
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,045 miles (+3,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,045 miles
- Test number
- 404696137233
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,864 miles
- Test number
- 124684836215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V686 EES
- Does V686 EES currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V686 EES expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V686 EES?
- The MOT on V686 EES expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V686 EES done?
- V686 EES was recorded at 86,693 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
- Has V686 EES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V686 EES has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on V686 EES 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 V686 EES find?
- V686 EES passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 12 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fuel tank straps rusty; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.
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