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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V692 DBLMOT history

V692 DBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 169,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

V692 DBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
169,773 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V692 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V692 DBL was last recorded at 169,773 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2016: 13,864 miles, lower than 127,876 miles on 29 Apr 2014.

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
166,880 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
5,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,773 miles
  • 2025 – 166,880 miles
  • 2024 – 163,135 miles
  • 2023 – 157,479 miles
  • 2022 – 153,648 miles
  • 2021 – 150,721 miles
  • 2019 – 149,200 miles
  • 2018 – 144,783 miles
  • 2017 – 136,929 miles
  • 2016 – 13,864 miles
  • 2014 – 127,876 miles
  • 2013 – 123,514 miles
  • 2012 – 120,535 miles
  • 2011 – 118,885 miles
  • 2010 – 117,731 miles
  • 2009 – 105,349 miles
  • 2008 – 89,058 miles
  • 2007 – 75,180 miles
  • 2006 – 64,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,773 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail169,773 miles (+2,893)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,773 miles
    Test number
    666193141557
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    679635590075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,880 miles (+3,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    869255867196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass163,135 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,135 miles
    Test number
    402160288733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail163,131 miles (+5,652)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,131 miles
    Test number
    875279097541
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass157,479 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    236767364783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,476 miles (+3,828)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,476 miles
    Test number
    484316759676
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,648 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,648 miles
    Test number
    793094458335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,644 miles (+2,923)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,644 miles
    Test number
    344636353298
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,721 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,721 miles
    Test number
    161307365471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass149,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,200 miles
    Test number
    897694308381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,200 miles (+4,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,200 miles
    Test number
    986807569471
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass144,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,783 miles
    Test number
    467447848819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail144,783 miles (+7,854)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,783 miles
    Test number
    542061712433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass136,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,929 miles
    Test number
    790902410608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,929 miles (+123,065)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,929 miles
    Test number
    838415560598
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass13,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    13,864 miles
    Test number
    860435074021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail13,864 miles (-114,012)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,864 miles
    Test number
    231003313862
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass127,876 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    195449614162
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail127,875 miles (+4,361)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    217848614494
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass123,514 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,514 miles
    Test number
    327360823192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,535 miles
    Test number
    807172302116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,534 miles (+1,649)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    796102902116
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass118,885 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,885 miles
    Test number
    775840211179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight free play

  25. Fail118,880 miles (+1,149)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,880 miles
    Test number
    266478901436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight free play

  26. Pass117,731 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,731 miles
    Test number
    561876620102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail117,627 miles (+12,278)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    861008210107
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass105,349 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    404162829107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail104,995 miles (+15,937)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    733105919150
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass89,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    913050638100
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Fail89,058 miles (+13,878)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    954190038184
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass75,180 miles (+10,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,180 miles
    Test number
    254814337469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  33. Fail64,772 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    321439726131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf door mirror cover broken

  34. Pass64,772 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    992439126104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf door mirror cover broken

Questions about V692 DBL

Does V692 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V692 DBL expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V692 DBL?
The MOT on V692 DBL expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V692 DBL done?
V692 DBL was recorded at 169,773 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
Has V692 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V692 DBL has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V692 DBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V692 DBL find?
V692 DBL failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: central front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 8 more.

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