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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

V691 EVUMOT history

V691 EVU is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

V691 EVU yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
100,303 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V691 EVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V691 EVU was last recorded at 100,303 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 9,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,901 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,402 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,303 miles
  • 2024 – 90,901 miles
  • 2022 – 84,703 miles
  • 2021 – 81,477 miles
  • 2020 – 78,953 miles
  • 2019 – 74,268 miles
  • 2018 – 70,437 miles
  • 2017 – 65,172 miles
  • 2016 – 59,149 miles
  • 2015 – 55,841 miles
  • 2014 – 53,502 miles
  • 2013 – 51,636 miles
  • 2012 – 48,461 miles
  • 2011 – 45,979 miles
  • 2010 – 41,432 miles
  • 2009 – 35,724 miles
  • 2008 – 32,272 miles
  • 2007 – 28,315 miles
  • 2006 – 23,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,303 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front and rear suspension fully corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,303 miles (+9,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,303 miles
    Test number
    949054143601
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    936510604899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail90,901 miles (+6,198)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    536907408880
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,703 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    449992360677
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension fully corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,575 miles (+3,098)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    226179519800
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension fully corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,477 miles (+2,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    593988659851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass78,953 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    386393096588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,268 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    248522091041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,437 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    646091639196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,172 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    398064705420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,149 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    130093823128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,841 miles (+2,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    385759155152
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall

  13. Pass53,502 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,502 miles
    Test number
    968727544109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    286202063137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,636 miles (+3,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    346221363196
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass48,461 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    216731822459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass45,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    217499121170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,979 miles (+4,547)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    356019921172
    • DangerousOil level very low
    • DangerousRear exhaust mounting bracket snapped
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteR/pads look low

  19. Pass41,432 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    182495110003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,309 miles (+5,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,309 miles
    Test number
    820928800018
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail35,724 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,724 miles
    Test number
    831416009044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass35,724 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,724 miles
    Test number
    873106609020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,272 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    753407108049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,315 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,315 miles
    Test number
    451668707066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    631989806026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V691 EVU

Does V691 EVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V691 EVU expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V691 EVU?
The MOT on V691 EVU expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V691 EVU done?
V691 EVU was recorded at 100,303 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has V691 EVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V691 EVU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V691 EVU 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 V691 EVU find?
V691 EVU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, and 1 more.

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