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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

V690 GEBMOT history

V690 GEB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

V690 GEB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,412 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 GEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 GEB was last recorded at 133,412 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,411 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,412 miles
  • 2025 – 125,082 miles
  • 2024 – 120,536 miles
  • 2023 – 113,747 miles
  • 2022 – 108,484 miles
  • 2021 – 103,592 miles
  • 2020 – 101,647 miles
  • 2019 – 100,375 miles
  • 2018 – 96,789 miles
  • 2017 – 94,613 miles
  • 2016 – 90,896 miles
  • 2015 – 86,801 miles
  • 2014 – 82,797 miles
  • 2013 – 79,361 miles
  • 2012 – 76,605 miles
  • 2011 – 74,462 miles
  • 2010 – 69,983 miles
  • 2009 – 65,500 miles
  • 2008 – 60,407 miles
  • 2007 – 52,939 miles
  • 2006 – 45,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,412 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,412 miles
    Test number
    902769296688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail133,411 miles (+8,329)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,411 miles
    Test number
    939658538659
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing a white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass125,082 miles (+4,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,082 miles
    Test number
    660592055561
    • 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 on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front hub assembly

  4. Pass120,536 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,536 miles
    Test number
    431407480805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,747 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,747 miles
    Test number
    349599937006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,484 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    453682007513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    113934925036
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm, Rear bushes slightly worn

  8. Fail103,592 miles (+1,945)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    589267974708
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm, Rear bushes slightly worn

  9. Pass101,647 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    575299242029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,646 miles (+1,271)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,646 miles
    Test number
    471712858146
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,375 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    261995245058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,789 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    857516015871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,613 miles (+3,717)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,613 miles
    Test number
    466910668369
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering rack joints have slight play in them
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked and perished

  14. Pass90,896 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    185172692195
    • 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)

  15. Pass86,801 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    817433196055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,797 miles (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,797 miles
    Test number
    399530544219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass79,361 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    549132333227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,605 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    426476522299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,462 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    579997731263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,983 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    420359530207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,500 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    753087739209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,407 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    320499938412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,939 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    600336327277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,428 miles
    Test number
    653956736257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V690 GEB

Does V690 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V690 GEB is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V690 GEB?
The MOT on V690 GEB is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V690 GEB done?
V690 GEB was recorded at 133,412 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,406 miles a year.
Has V690 GEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 GEB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V690 GEB 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 V690 GEB find?
V690 GEB passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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