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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V89 EESMOT history

V89 EES is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

V89 EES red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,146 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 EES was last recorded at 68,146 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,144 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,146 miles
  • 2025 – 67,559 miles
  • 2024 – 67,007 miles
  • 2023 – 66,407 miles
  • 2022 – 65,782 miles
  • 2021 – 65,349 miles
  • 2020 – 65,059 miles
  • 2019 – 64,578 miles
  • 2018 – 63,553 miles
  • 2017 – 60,739 miles
  • 2016 – 54,724 miles
  • 2015 – 50,608 miles
  • 2014 – 45,951 miles
  • 2013 – 41,533 miles
  • 2012 – 37,301 miles
  • 2011 – 32,543 miles
  • 2010 – 29,036 miles
  • 2009 – 26,556 miles
  • 2008 – 24,475 miles
  • 2007 – 21,870 miles
  • 2006 – 19,745 miles
  • 2005 – 17,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded (not likely to cause injury)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,146 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    986453200340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded (not likely to cause injury)

  2. Fail68,144 miles (+585)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    613741529648
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded (not likely to cause injury)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,559 miles (+552)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,559 miles
    Test number
    454084072031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass67,007 miles (+600)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    769701676504
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass66,407 miles (+625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    567474003165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  6. Pass65,782 miles (+433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,782 miles
    Test number
    981039039448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipe/flexi's to calipers slightly corroded/covered in grease

  7. Pass65,349 miles (+290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    937702524342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,059 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    862785800952
    • 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))

  9. Pass64,578 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    544937666398
    • 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))

  10. Pass63,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    639938040077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail63,553 miles (+2,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    391703702970
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass60,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    944997679552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,739 miles (+6,015)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    967956923684
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass54,724 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    483162509851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,608 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    607766395157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,598 miles (+4,647)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    556805495117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  17. Pass45,951 miles (+4,418)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    729190394178
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low and deteriating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear low and tread cracked

  18. Pass41,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    879770393104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,533 miles (+4,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    267950793420
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass37,301 miles (+4,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    285159192411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass32,543 miles (+3,507)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,543 miles
    Test number
    348404491122
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes starting to split
    • NoteSlight cracking at rear tyres

  22. Pass29,036 miles (+2,480)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    451148100215
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteOffside front brake disc rusty on outer edge

  23. Fail26,556 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    314933639223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

  24. Pass26,556 miles (+2,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    524233339275
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

  25. Pass24,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    241364538222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,475 miles (+2,605)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    354274838426
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat
    • NoteOffside & nearside front wishbonearm bushes starting to split

  27. Pass21,870 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,870 miles
    Test number
    953128327255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,745 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,745 miles
    Test number
    782403246202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass17,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    484714645221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 EES

Does V89 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 EES is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V89 EES?
The MOT on V89 EES is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V89 EES done?
V89 EES was recorded at 68,146 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,429 miles a year.
Has V89 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 EES has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V89 EES 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 V89 EES find?
V89 EES passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wing corroded (not likely to cause injury).

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