Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
V686 JGUMOT history
V686 JGU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,801 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 66,801 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V686 JGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V686 JGU was last recorded at 66,801 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 8,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 58,779 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,022 miles
- Average per year
- 2,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,801 miles
- 2024 – 58,779 miles
- 2023 – 56,413 miles
- 2022 – 54,620 miles
- 2021 – 52,755 miles
- 2020 – 50,348 miles
- 2019 – 47,203 miles
- 2018 – 43,854 miles
- 2017 – 41,202 miles
- 2016 – 37,840 miles
- 2015 – 34,615 miles
- 2014 – 33,821 miles
- 2013 – 31,197 miles
- 2012 – 28,081 miles
- 2011 – 25,260 miles
- 2010 – 22,993 miles
- 2009 – 21,316 miles
- 2008 – 19,417 miles
- 2007 – 17,725 miles
- 2006 – 16,907 miles
- 2005 – 15,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,801 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,801 miles (+8,022)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 66,801 miles
- Test number
- 621727897403
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,779 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 58,779 miles
- Test number
- 987760913486
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,779 miles (+2,366)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,779 miles
- Test number
- 454344258827
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,413 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 56,413 miles
- Test number
- 669409849845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,620 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 54,620 miles
- Test number
- 791723933570
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail54,599 miles (+1,844)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,599 miles
- Test number
- 470230195160
- 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))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,755 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 52,755 miles
- Test number
- 710181100885
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail52,733 miles (+2,385)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,733 miles
- Test number
- 479032137598
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero upgrades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass50,348 miles (+3,145)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 50,348 miles
- Test number
- 849383760132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,203 miles (+3,349)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 47,203 miles
- Test number
- 221813671056
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (New lamp unit required) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,854 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 43,854 miles
- Test number
- 576518479547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,202 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 41,202 miles
- Test number
- 276260442313
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3mm tread
Pass37,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 37,840 miles
- Test number
- 563355475733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,840 miles (+3,225)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,840 miles
- Test number
- 471829731622
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass34,615 miles (+794)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 34,615 miles
- Test number
- 999181411803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,821 miles (+2,624)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,821 miles
- Test number
- 365076964475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,197 miles (+3,116)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,197 miles
- Test number
- 475657963235
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,081 miles (+2,821)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,081 miles
- Test number
- 199389062272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,260 miles (+2,267)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,260 miles
- Test number
- 928513371205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,993 miles (+1,677)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 22,993 miles
- Test number
- 911287360247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,316 miles (+1,899)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,316 miles
- Test number
- 363373679232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,417 miles (+1,692)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,417 miles
- Test number
- 122670368212
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f tyre close to wear markers
- NoteO/s/f tyre close to wear markers
Pass17,725 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,725 miles
- Test number
- 254299967221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,907 miles (+1,280)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,907 miles
- Test number
- 522328166258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 15,627 miles
- Test number
- 520483375249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V686 JGU
- Does V686 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 JGU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V686 JGU?
- The MOT on V686 JGU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V686 JGU done?
- V686 JGU was recorded at 66,801 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,546 miles a year.
- Has V686 JGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V686 JGU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on V686 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 V686 JGU find?
- V686 JGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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