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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P429 FBCMOT history

P429 FBC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.

P429 FBC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
103,090 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 FBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 FBC was last recorded at 103,090 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 15,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,832 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
15,258 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,090 miles
  • 2023 – 87,832 miles
  • 2022 – 74,312 miles
  • 2021 – 67,242 miles
  • 2020 – 64,458 miles
  • 2019 – 60,579 miles
  • 2018 – 58,440 miles
  • 2017 – 56,398 miles
  • 2016 – 55,866 miles
  • 2015 – 53,178 miles
  • 2014 – 51,934 miles
  • 2013 – 50,607 miles
  • 2012 – 49,528 miles
  • 2011 – 47,355 miles
  • 2010 – 45,285 miles
  • 2009 – 43,032 miles
  • 2008 – 40,931 miles
  • 2007 – 38,830 miles
  • 2006 – 36,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,090 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Movement in nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,090 miles (+15,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    330488183862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,832 miles (+13,520)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    812418194374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,312 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,312 miles
    Test number
    570109135861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,242 miles (+2,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,242 miles
    Test number
    909395147380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,458 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    420523137979
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front Macpherson strut upper mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside lens missing from front bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to offside door mirror
  6. Fail64,457 miles (+3,878)1 dangerous4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    167018317707
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple tears in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded feed from rear load valve to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front Macpherson strut upper mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside lens missing from front bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt noisy,advise attention
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to offside door mirror
  7. Pass60,579 miles (+2,139)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    594122531026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front brake disc inner face worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMain feed brake pipe from rear load valve too offside rear slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut upper mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front macpherson strut upper mounting worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer wheel arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and cracking border line pass,advise replacement
    • AdvisoryPower steering auxiliary drive belt deteriorated,advise attention
  8. Pass58,440 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    943566386659
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from rear load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch in engine compartment (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and tread cracking
  9. Fail58,428 miles (+2,030)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    123146851146
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from rear load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch in engine compartment (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and tread cracking
  10. Pass56,398 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    875687952889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail56,391 miles (+525)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    591919926531
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass55,866 miles (+2,688)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    791147135040
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass53,178 miles (+1,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    127046425175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on edge
  14. Pass51,934 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    428848114196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on front subframe,rear axel,floor pan and brake pipes.
  15. Fail51,934 miles (+1,327)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    785638714184
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on front subframe,rear axel,floor pan and brake pipes.
  16. Pass50,607 miles (+1,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    837109913188
    • Note1.corrosion under vehicle. 2.corrosion on brake ferrules/components etc.
  17. Pass49,528 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,528 miles
    Test number
    285249322133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,355 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    215034521191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,285 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    250646820182
    • NoteO/s rtear tyre cracking
  20. Fail45,279 miles (+2,247)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    221135120403
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rtear tyre cracking
  21. Pass43,032 miles (+2,101)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    734476029183
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking inner side wall
  22. Pass40,931 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    293857828109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass38,830 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,830 miles
    Test number
    680898527102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    114058426120
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about P429 FBC

Does P429 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P429 FBC expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P429 FBC?
The MOT on P429 FBC expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P429 FBC done?
P429 FBC was recorded at 103,090 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has P429 FBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 FBC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on P429 FBC 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 P429 FBC find?
P429 FBC passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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