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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

V699 DBJMOT history

V699 DBJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

V699 DBJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
147,296 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V699 DBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V699 DBJ was last recorded at 147,296 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2009: 111,516 miles, lower than 180,072 miles on 28 Jul 2008.

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
147,252 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
2,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,296 miles
  • 2023 – 136,286 miles
  • 2022 – 135,558 miles
  • 2021 – 135,242 miles
  • 2020 – 134,470 miles
  • 2019 – 133,611 miles
  • 2018 – 132,122 miles
  • 2017 – 130,952 miles
  • 2016 – 129,749 miles
  • 2015 – 128,138 miles
  • 2014 – 125,991 miles
  • 2013 – 123,465 miles
  • 2012 – 121,012 miles
  • 2011 – 117,676 miles
  • 2010 – 114,536 miles
  • 2009 – 111,516 miles
  • 2008 – 180,072 miles
  • 2007 – 104,869 miles
  • 2006 – 100,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,296 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,296 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,296 miles
    Test number
    771337680147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail147,252 miles (+10,966)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    246332176125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling ON WHEEL ( WRONG TRACK ROD END ) (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,286 miles
    Test number
    710248617316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail136,286 miles (+728)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,286 miles
    Test number
    293928262753
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass135,558 miles (+316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,558 miles
    Test number
    913444820339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass135,242 miles (+772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    922143787256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass134,470 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,470 miles
    Test number
    342005172415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,611 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,611 miles
    Test number
    777157359911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,122 miles (+1,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,122 miles
    Test number
    659619638456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass130,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    432656737373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail130,952 miles (+1,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    856171401106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass129,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    249275009367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,749 miles (+1,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    822752490818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass128,138 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    246303775166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,991 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    705105554123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,465 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,465 miles
    Test number
    918574283157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,012 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,012 miles
    Test number
    557235202276
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass121,012 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,012 miles
    Test number
    789115502208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    255233911298
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass117,676 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    389243711491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,536 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    332049500299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,516 miles (-68,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,516 miles
    Test number
    551736629248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass180,072 miles (+75,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    180,072 miles
    Test number
    921470018233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    262368017289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,869 miles (+4,688)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    954458217201
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass100,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    411432416273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V699 DBJ

Does V699 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V699 DBJ expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V699 DBJ?
The MOT on V699 DBJ expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V699 DBJ done?
V699 DBJ was recorded at 147,296 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 2,609 miles a year.
Has V699 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V699 DBJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V699 DBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V699 DBJ find?
V699 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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