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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

K29 TYGMOT history

K29 TYG is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

K29 TYG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,774 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 TYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 TYG was last recorded at 134,774 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 5,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,564 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,210 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,774 miles
  • 2024 – 129,564 miles
  • 2023 – 125,134 miles
  • 2022 – 119,226 miles
  • 2021 – 112,368 miles
  • 2020 – 110,691 miles
  • 2019 – 104,493 miles
  • 2018 – 98,720 miles
  • 2017 – 93,805 miles
  • 2016 – 86,942 miles
  • 2015 – 81,633 miles
  • 2014 – 76,745 miles
  • 2013 – 70,129 miles
  • 2012 – 56,703 miles
  • 2011 – 45,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,774 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,774 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    827970732625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,564 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    537793697181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail129,562 miles (+4,428)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    639981011763
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass125,134 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    994467342776
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass119,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    717758120150
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail119,226 miles (+6,858)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    495823658787
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,368 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,368 miles
    Test number
    531843400406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,691 miles (+6,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    999468870127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass104,493 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,493 miles
    Test number
    502967611526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,720 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    541780894785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,805 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    306606703975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,942 miles (+5,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,942 miles
    Test number
    439331288939
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryNsr bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on edges
  13. Pass81,633 miles (+4,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    813482294665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded/worn and scored
  14. Pass76,745 miles (+6,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    887749954232
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  15. Pass70,129 miles (+13,426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,129 miles
    Test number
    485351363284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,703 miles (+11,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    728270732260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,442 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    487076151274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    136949521121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 TYG

Does K29 TYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 TYG is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 TYG?
The MOT on K29 TYG is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 TYG done?
K29 TYG was recorded at 134,774 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has K29 TYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 TYG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 TYG 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 K29 TYG find?
K29 TYG passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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