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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

R129 EADMOT history

R129 EAD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

R129 EAD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,528 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 EAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 EAD was last recorded at 128,528 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,488 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,528 miles
  • 2023 – 128,488 miles
  • 2018 – 128,350 miles
  • 2017 – 127,632 miles
  • 2016 – 123,425 miles
  • 2015 – 122,183 miles
  • 2014 – 121,542 miles
  • 2013 – 117,010 miles
  • 2012 – 111,236 miles
  • 2011 – 105,218 miles
  • 2010 – 97,712 miles
  • 2009 – 93,102 miles
  • 2008 – 87,573 miles
  • 2007 – 81,987 miles
  • 2006 – 76,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,528 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • O/s/r brake hose twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres worn inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,528 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,528 miles
    Test number
    953836576312
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,488 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    932223978223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  3. Fail128,487 miles (+137)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    822253170082
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both lock nuts insecure no threads on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,350 miles (+718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,350 miles
    Test number
    403676902533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,632 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,632 miles
    Test number
    364440781946
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake hose twisted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inside edge

  6. Fail127,630 miles (+4,205)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    693547456481
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor section where chalked (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake hose twisted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inside edge

  7. Pass123,425 miles (+1,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,425 miles
    Test number
    403244498888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass122,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    432579654096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,183 miles (+641)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    412528617859
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass121,542 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    539697144264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,010 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    478657473126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,236 miles (+6,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,236 miles
    Test number
    595690582120
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass105,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    106807001227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,183 miles (+7,471)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,183 miles
    Test number
    568777201281
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Fail97,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,712 miles
    Test number
    781331290158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass97,712 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,712 miles
    Test number
    990371690167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    311823019471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail93,102 miles (+5,529)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    711663619275
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass87,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    710994598158
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail87,573 miles (+5,586)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    254413698431
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass81,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    920993677154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,987 miles (+5,131)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    841473777121
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAux drive belt perishing
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose twisted slightly
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  23. Pass76,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,856 miles
    Test number
    621566186128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about R129 EAD

Does R129 EAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 EAD is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R129 EAD?
The MOT on R129 EAD is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 EAD done?
R129 EAD was recorded at 128,528 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 2,660 miles a year.
Has R129 EAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 EAD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R129 EAD 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 R129 EAD find?
R129 EAD passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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