Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
V686 GABMOT history
V686 GAB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 213,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 213,775 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 17 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,877 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V686 GAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V686 GAB was last recorded at 213,775 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 213,700 miles · 11 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 75 miles
- Average per year
- 3,877 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 213,775 miles
- 2021 – 205,026 miles
- 2020 – 197,760 miles
- 2019 – 195,309 miles
- 2018 – 191,236 miles
- 2017 – 187,494 miles
- 2016 – 183,645 miles
- 2015 – 179,793 miles
- 2014 – 176,584 miles
- 2013 – 173,502 miles
- 2012 – 170,631 miles
- 2011 – 167,450 miles
- 2010 – 164,660 miles
- 2009 – 160,935 miles
- 2008 – 158,095 miles
- 2007 – 154,703 miles
- 2006 – 150,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,775 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,775 miles (+75)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 213,775 miles
- Test number
- 794564452925
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail213,700 miles (+8,674)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,700 miles
- Test number
- 753374608146
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass205,026 miles (+7,266)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 205,026 miles
- Test number
- 477622756259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,760 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 197,760 miles
- Test number
- 300103769548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,309 miles (+4,073)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 195,309 miles
- Test number
- 342040701412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass191,236 miles (+3,742)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 191,236 miles
- Test number
- 524180885144
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres have surface cracks
Pass187,494 miles (+3,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 187,494 miles
- Test number
- 624457459972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass183,645 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 183,645 miles
- Test number
- 722646954511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,793 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 179,793 miles
- Test number
- 207890361587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,584 miles (+3,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 176,584 miles
- Test number
- 949281534315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass173,502 miles (+2,871)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 173,502 miles
- Test number
- 228792403337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,631 miles (+3,181)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 170,631 miles
- Test number
- 167304112313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,450 miles (+2,790)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 167,450 miles
- Test number
- 818959571250
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass164,660 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 164,660 miles
- Test number
- 972894590254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,935 miles (+2,840)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 160,935 miles
- Test number
- 960170119309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,095 miles (+3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 158,095 miles
- Test number
- 230546798291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,703 miles (+3,989)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 154,703 miles
- Test number
- 914478617368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 150,714 miles
- Test number
- 420109316301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V686 GAB
- Does V686 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V686 GAB expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V686 GAB?
- The MOT on V686 GAB expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V686 GAB done?
- V686 GAB was recorded at 213,775 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
- Has V686 GAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V686 GAB has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on V686 GAB 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 GAB find?
- V686 GAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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