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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V709 HBOMOT history

V709 HBO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

V709 HBO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,598 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 HBO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 HBO was last recorded at 99,598 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,075 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,523 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,598 miles
  • 2024 – 97,075 miles
  • 2023 – 96,262 miles
  • 2022 – 95,357 miles
  • 2021 – 93,458 miles
  • 2020 – 92,657 miles
  • 2014 – 90,759 miles
  • 2012 – 88,127 miles
  • 2011 – 81,648 miles
  • 2010 – 74,659 miles
  • 2009 – 70,046 miles
  • 2008 – 68,552 miles
  • 2006 – 65,202 miles
  • 2005 – 57,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,598 miles
    Test number
    421226437164
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,598 miles (+2,523)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,598 miles
    Test number
    812344422943
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,075 miles (+813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    492390161034
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,262 miles (+905)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    770526981517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass95,357 miles (+1,899)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    529496348828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass93,458 miles (+801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    426456539378
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush perishing no play found when inspected (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casings not attached to the buckle still operates as intended when inspected (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush perishing no plat found when inspected (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    590175316229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,657 miles (+1,898)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    496486884146
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass90,759 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    828237824145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,749 miles (+2,622)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    477084814120
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner and outer side walls damaged due to being run flat

  11. Pass88,127 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    286682852416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking showing signs of deteriation

  12. Fail88,127 miles (+6,479)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    985472752177
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking showing signs of deteriation

  13. Pass81,648 miles (+6,989)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    669495951066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight free play and is slightly noisy

  14. Pass74,659 miles (+4,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,659 miles
    Test number
    654759540085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass70,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    522504259039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,046 miles (+1,494)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    291461159026
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass68,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    521566508172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,552 miles (+3,350)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    152075008147
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,202 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    244367456380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,201 miles (+7,733)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    452633656303
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

  21. Pass57,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    892535755346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V709 HBO

Does V709 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 HBO is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V709 HBO?
The MOT on V709 HBO is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 HBO done?
V709 HBO was recorded at 99,598 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has V709 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 HBO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V709 HBO 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 V709 HBO find?
V709 HBO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf top mounts; oil leak, but not excessive.

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