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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V690 EEFMOT history

V690 EEF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

V690 EEF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,102 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 EEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 EEF was last recorded at 88,102 miles on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2025: 88,102 miles, lower than 88,304 miles on 28 Nov 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,304 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,102 miles
  • 2024 – 88,304 miles
  • 2023 – 87,997 miles
  • 2022 – 87,896 miles
  • 2021 – 87,621 miles
  • 2020 – 86,095 miles
  • 2019 – 85,685 miles
  • 2018 – 83,713 miles
  • 2017 – 80,444 miles
  • 2016 – 78,722 miles
  • 2015 – 76,294 miles
  • 2014 – 73,277 miles
  • 2013 – 70,279 miles
  • 2012 – 68,106 miles
  • 2011 – 63,176 miles
  • 2010 – 60,955 miles
  • 2009 – 57,053 miles
  • 2008 – 53,310 miles
  • 2007 – 50,335 miles
  • 2006 – 47,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,102 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axel bushes worn
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,102 miles (-202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    771033316230
    • AdvisoryRear Axel bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,304 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    520558193893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,997 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    403789670123
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded but no Sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly

  4. Pass87,896 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,896 miles
    Test number
    941181755726
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass87,621 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    132763241290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,095 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    207425803993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,685 miles
    Test number
    274798373659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs corroded

  8. Fail85,617 miles (+1,904)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    659148928253
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs corroded

  9. Pass83,713 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    624908033753
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts have slight play/lift both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general underside corrosion

  10. Fail83,710 miles (+3,266)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    963563904522
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts have slight play/lift both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general underside corrosion

  11. Pass80,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    662134087120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,444 miles (+1,722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    206939181735
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass78,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    273233098537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f wheel arch
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and belly pan fitted

  14. Fail78,722 miles (+2,428)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    311127999011
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f wheel arch
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and belly pan fitted

  15. Pass76,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    546174133448
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

  16. Fail76,294 miles (+3,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    945517539277
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

  17. Pass73,277 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    215047234354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    695888233309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,279 miles (+2,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    507328333369
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  20. Pass68,106 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    975210842310
    • NoteRear brake balance 24% just passed

  21. Fail68,106 miles (+4,930)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    939430342304
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake balance 24% just passed

  22. Pass63,176 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    518086831316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,955 miles (+3,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,955 miles
    Test number
    522782740326
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass57,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    754795349386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,053 miles (+3,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    432065749361
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass53,310 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    484195648405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,335 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    453877247401
    • NoteHeadlamp beam images poor

  28. Fail50,334 miles (+2,990)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    554875647379
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam images poor

  29. Pass47,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    871102246384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V690 EEF

Does V690 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V690 EEF is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V690 EEF?
The MOT on V690 EEF is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V690 EEF done?
V690 EEF was recorded at 88,102 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has V690 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 EEF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on V690 EEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V690 EEF find?
V690 EEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear axel bushes worn; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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