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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V689 MKMMOT history

V689 MKM is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

V689 MKM yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,034 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 MKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 MKM was last recorded at 71,034 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,978 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,056 miles
Average per year
2,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,034 miles
  • 2024 – 69,978 miles
  • 2023 – 69,488 miles
  • 2022 – 68,854 miles
  • 2021 – 68,327 miles
  • 2020 – 67,710 miles
  • 2019 – 67,096 miles
  • 2018 – 65,751 miles
  • 2017 – 64,287 miles
  • 2016 – 62,289 miles
  • 2015 – 59,948 miles
  • 2014 – 58,568 miles
  • 2013 – 52,623 miles
  • 2012 – 48,602 miles
  • 2011 – 45,275 miles
  • 2010 – 40,355 miles
  • 2009 – 37,014 miles
  • 2008 – 33,248 miles
  • 2007 – 29,933 miles
  • 2006 – 25,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,034 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,034 miles (+1,056)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    250615539349
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,978 miles (+490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    205550785807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,488 miles (+634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    527894182701
    • AdvisoryOffside Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,854 miles (+527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    128519893833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,327 miles (+617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    583862374516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    240439056421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail67,710 miles (+614)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    393544891767
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass67,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    332315184259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail67,094 miles (+1,343)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    150923594059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass65,751 miles (+1,464)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,751 miles
    Test number
    878045099015
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    346144930231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail64,287 miles (+1,998)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    499017241610
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass62,289 miles (+2,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,289 miles
    Test number
    624617058917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    417599645552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has slight cracks but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail59,948 miles (+1,380)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    940909737080
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has slight cracks but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    329737084436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail58,568 miles (+5,945)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    146369274280
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass52,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    279566423026
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail52,623 miles (+4,021)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    339955923091
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass48,602 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    889291722040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    879597341038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,275 miles (+4,920)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    576367941017
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,355 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    104877730058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,014 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,014 miles
    Test number
    173419749412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,248 miles (+3,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,248 miles
    Test number
    420756148085
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,933 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    594523847050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,105 miles
    Test number
    412009146049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V689 MKM

Does V689 MKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V689 MKM expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V689 MKM?
The MOT on V689 MKM expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V689 MKM done?
V689 MKM was recorded at 71,034 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 2,336 miles a year.
Has V689 MKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 MKM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V689 MKM 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 V689 MKM find?
V689 MKM passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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