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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

P429 WHOMOT history

P429 WHO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 76,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

P429 WHO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,621 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 WHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 WHO was last recorded at 76,621 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,896 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
1,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,621 miles
  • 2024 – 74,896 miles
  • 2023 – 72,419 miles
  • 2022 – 66,732 miles
  • 2021 – 62,581 miles
  • 2020 – 61,252 miles
  • 2019 – 59,475 miles
  • 2018 – 58,297 miles
  • 2017 – 57,271 miles
  • 2016 – 56,119 miles
  • 2015 – 55,156 miles
  • 2014 – 53,780 miles
  • 2013 – 52,512 miles
  • 2012 – 50,952 miles
  • 2011 – 50,417 miles
  • 2010 – 50,165 miles
  • 2009 – 49,734 miles
  • 2008 – 49,155 miles
  • 2007 – 48,523 miles
  • 2006 – 46,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,621 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,621 miles (+1,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,621 miles
    Test number
    649212811679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass74,896 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    361034913967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,419 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    667703468599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,732 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    390399627583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail66,660 miles (+111)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    546661299969
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps condensated n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail66,549 miles (+3,968)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    948760416072
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corodded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass62,581 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    468492314207
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  8. Fail62,578 miles (+1,326)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    597079234987
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    176920516409
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  10. Fail61,252 miles (+1,777)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    324707575468
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  11. Pass59,475 miles (+1,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    174844779007
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass58,297 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    736906158861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/perrished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlining dropped obscuring upper section of windscreen
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims fitted restricting view of body structure/sills

  13. Fail58,296 miles (+1,025)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    215033844709
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer body sill (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/perrished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlining dropped obscuring upper section of windscreen
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims fitted restricting view of body structure/sills

  14. Pass57,271 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    672238529165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel hose ferrule corroded

  15. Fail57,271 miles (+1,152)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    685484960840
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel hose ferrule corroded

  16. Pass56,119 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,119 miles
    Test number
    650892563248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail56,119 miles (+963)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,119 miles
    Test number
    446820704270
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass55,156 miles (+1,376)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    229406605495
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrisd in tread

  19. Pass53,780 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    588084694008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perrishj in tread

  20. Fail53,780 miles (+1,268)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    577693694079
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perrishj in tread

  21. Pass52,512 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    737275603181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Fail52,512 miles (+1,560)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    537332903177
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  23. Pass50,952 miles (+535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,952 miles
    Test number
    788072912138
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass50,417 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    329743211118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s o/o/r brake feruls corroding
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/f sill damage

  25. Fail50,417 miles (+252)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    616883611165
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s o/o/r brake feruls corroding
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/f sill damage

  26. Pass50,165 miles (+431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    490357100199
    • NoteAll tyres cracking up

  27. Pass49,734 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    731748009133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on on outer edge and cracking up on outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  28. Fail49,734 miles (+579)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    753288909173
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on on outer edge and cracking up on outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  29. Pass49,155 miles (+632)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    471193208135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to disfigure

  30. Pass48,523 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,523 miles
    Test number
    903394607188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass46,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    931102916169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail46,989 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    211022116426
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen. †coolant leak from engine. †service light on. †brake servo pipe perrished. †movement in both front suspension top mounts. †front wishbone bushs cracking up and coming away. †rear brake pipes and ferrels corrode

Questions about P429 WHO

Does P429 WHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 WHO is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P429 WHO?
The MOT on P429 WHO is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P429 WHO done?
P429 WHO was recorded at 76,621 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 1,514 miles a year.
Has P429 WHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 WHO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P429 WHO 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 WHO find?
P429 WHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer.

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