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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V695 DBLMOT history

V695 DBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

V695 DBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
86,023 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V695 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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V695 DBL was last recorded at 86,023 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 2,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,351 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,672 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,023 miles
  • 2023 – 83,351 miles
  • 2022 – 80,994 miles
  • 2021 – 79,190 miles
  • 2020 – 77,422 miles
  • 2019 – 76,076 miles
  • 2018 – 74,939 miles
  • 2017 – 68,291 miles
  • 2016 – 59,944 miles
  • 2015 – 51,434 miles
  • 2014 – 42,881 miles
  • 2013 – 37,724 miles
  • 2012 – 35,324 miles
  • 2011 – 32,650 miles
  • 2010 – 30,186 miles
  • 2009 – 26,323 miles
  • 2008 – 21,941 miles
  • 2007 – 17,249 miles
  • 2005 – 15,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,023 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack boot leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure Wing mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight damage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,023 miles (+2,672)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    291232769230
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack boot leaking (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure Wing mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage

  2. Pass83,351 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    886137510195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,994 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    393602392096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,190 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,190 miles
    Test number
    794984869396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    527401143867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,422 miles (+1,346)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    310718433752
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,076 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,076 miles
    Test number
    108140364991
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,075 miles (+1,136)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,075 miles
    Test number
    457120739651
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    197625072629
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine undertray is missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,939 miles (+6,648)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    511049064226
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine undertray is missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    661759460431
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriating

  12. Fail68,290 miles (+8,346)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    774425776223
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriating

  13. Pass59,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    479384527290
    • AdvisoryLower arm rear bushes starting to wear

  14. Fail59,942 miles (+8,508)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,942 miles
    Test number
    455749880206
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower arm rear bushes starting to wear

  15. Pass51,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,434 miles
    Test number
    815303624897
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail51,433 miles (+8,552)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    330517257335
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,881 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    366175654478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,880 miles (+5,156)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,880 miles
    Test number
    905414554298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass37,724 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    988743383214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,324 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    999765672268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,650 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    247970681266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,186 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    724361170214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,323 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,323 miles
    Test number
    201875779226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    433381988218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,941 miles (+4,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    193311488219
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass17,249 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,249 miles
    Test number
    451143087230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,799 miles
    Test number
    540426347065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,799 miles (+1,523)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,799 miles
    Test number
    122256947439
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  29. Pass15,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,276 miles
    Test number
    270070095257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V695 DBL

Does V695 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V695 DBL expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V695 DBL?
The MOT on V695 DBL expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V695 DBL done?
V695 DBL was recorded at 86,023 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has V695 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V695 DBL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V695 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 V695 DBL find?
V695 DBL failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front outer tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boot leaking; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot split, and 8 more.

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