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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V696 DFTMOT history

V696 DFT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

V696 DFT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
98,024 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 DFT was last recorded at 98,024 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,226 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,024 miles
  • 2021 – 92,226 miles
  • 2020 – 84,671 miles
  • 2019 – 83,830 miles
  • 2018 – 81,613 miles
  • 2017 – 77,785 miles
  • 2016 – 74,461 miles
  • 2015 – 71,301 miles
  • 2014 – 67,549 miles
  • 2013 – 63,884 miles
  • 2012 – 60,389 miles
  • 2011 – 52,381 miles
  • 2010 – 44,809 miles
  • 2009 – 36,374 miles
  • 2008 – 29,605 miles
  • 2007 – 25,947 miles
  • 2006 – 25,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,024 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,024 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,024 miles
    Test number
    579009865586
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,226 miles (+7,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,226 miles
    Test number
    211671602330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass84,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    352951479070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,671 miles (+841)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    415909169404
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    312350743754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,830 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    801740355281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,613 miles (+3,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,613 miles
    Test number
    581429635812
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter heat shield is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass77,785 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    191394539347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    924372824489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

  10. Fail74,461 miles (+3,160)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    372612997837
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

  11. Pass71,301 miles (+3,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    663750298932
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer mounting broken but system is still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Pass67,549 miles (+3,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    189207164288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass63,884 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    405745573228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCenter silencer bracket snapped, but still secure
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteRear axle bushes deterioated

  14. Fail63,884 miles (+3,495)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    349334273460
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCenter silencer bracket snapped, but still secure
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteRear axle bushes deterioated

  15. Pass60,389 miles (+8,008)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    708655432244
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are quite corroded around outer edge
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer mounting deteriorated

  16. Pass52,381 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    738307151201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,809 miles (+8,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    921982970236
    • Note4x brake discs in rusty condition

  18. Pass36,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    142725689268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,374 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    844115489273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,605 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,605 miles
    Test number
    673562098226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    180212007308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail25,947 miles (+370)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    160812007388
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass25,577 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    220555806337
    • 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)
    • NoteInner drive shaft boot clips missing

  24. Fail25,577 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    614285106319
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteInner drive shaft boot clips missing

Questions about V696 DFT

Does V696 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V696 DFT expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V696 DFT?
The MOT on V696 DFT expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V696 DFT done?
V696 DFT was recorded at 98,024 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has V696 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 DFT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V696 DFT 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 V696 DFT find?
V696 DFT passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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