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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V694 DBLMOT history

V694 DBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

V694 DBL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,453 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V694 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V694 DBL was last recorded at 68,453 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,527 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
1,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,453 miles
  • 2025 – 65,527 miles
  • 2024 – 64,171 miles
  • 2023 – 62,523 miles
  • 2022 – 60,952 miles
  • 2021 – 59,459 miles
  • 2020 – 58,903 miles
  • 2019 – 57,490 miles
  • 2018 – 56,292 miles
  • 2017 – 55,462 miles
  • 2016 – 53,184 miles
  • 2015 – 51,875 miles
  • 2014 – 48,806 miles
  • 2013 – 44,466 miles
  • 2012 – 42,590 miles
  • 2011 – 41,523 miles
  • 2010 – 40,723 miles
  • 2009 – 39,857 miles
  • 2008 – 38,239 miles
  • 2007 – 35,172 miles
  • 2006 – 31,115 miles
  • 2005 – 27,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Driveshaft seals seeping N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,453 miles
    Test number
    661558050956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail68,452 miles (+2,925)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    867561405918
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,527 miles (+1,356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,527 miles
    Test number
    499184497018
    • AdvisoryDriveshaft seals seeping N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,171 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    191591847887
    • AdvisoryDriveshaft seals seeping N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail64,169 miles (+1,646)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    658984045942
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriveshaft seals seeping N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,523 miles (+1,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    850806760059
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,952 miles (+1,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    377304865285
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,459 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    292170817438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass58,903 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    619292028759
    • AdvisoryAll under side component/Prescribed areas corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass57,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,490 miles
    Test number
    776176819808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,490 miles (+1,198)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,490 miles
    Test number
    446054442810
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass56,292 miles (+830)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,292 miles
    Test number
    683345371758
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass55,462 miles (+2,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    843040931178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass53,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    217079493103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Fail53,184 miles (+1,309)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    145707261049
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass51,875 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    573817086517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,806 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    516679054283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,466 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,466 miles
    Test number
    375929153424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,590 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    418613962233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,523 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    305623561438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,723 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    261333360241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,857 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    510543659253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,239 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    742928748229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,172 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    612967757284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,115 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    262823766248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    803741155286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V694 DBL

Does V694 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V694 DBL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V694 DBL?
The MOT on V694 DBL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V694 DBL done?
V694 DBL was recorded at 68,453 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,939 miles a year.
Has V694 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V694 DBL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V694 DBL 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 V694 DBL find?
V694 DBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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