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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S729 CWLMOT history

S729 CWL is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

S729 CWL yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
149,984 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 CWL was last recorded at 149,984 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,982 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,984 miles
  • 2021 – 146,889 miles
  • 2020 – 145,110 miles
  • 2019 – 140,600 miles
  • 2018 – 137,282 miles
  • 2017 – 132,218 miles
  • 2016 – 128,499 miles
  • 2015 – 125,038 miles
  • 2014 – 121,062 miles
  • 2013 – 116,418 miles
  • 2012 – 107,971 miles
  • 2011 – 100,417 miles
  • 2010 – 91,585 miles
  • 2009 – 85,428 miles
  • 2008 – 79,202 miles
  • 2007 – 70,461 miles
  • 2005 – 56,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,984 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOff side Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Slight exhaust blow

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake discs corroded and worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,984 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,984 miles
    Test number
    551235931831
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail149,982 miles (+3,093)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    955415857467
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,889 miles (+1,779)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    438305546943
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,110 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,110 miles
    Test number
    325696065732
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,107 miles (+4,507)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,107 miles
    Test number
    485986339883
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,600 miles (+3,318)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    558156751034
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  7. Pass137,282 miles (+5,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,282 miles
    Test number
    917973926096
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  8. Pass132,218 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    162620917345
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  9. Pass128,499 miles (+3,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    369663752988
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s hand brake low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks present

  10. Pass125,038 miles (+3,976)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,038 miles
    Test number
    186671835412
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing signs of rubbing inner arches, not found on lock to lock check
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe rusty
    • NoteVarious oil leaks
    • NoteWindscreen damage

  11. Pass121,062 miles (+4,644)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,062 miles
    Test number
    127317624090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  12. Pass116,418 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,418 miles
    Test number
    787148233087
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front steering arms have slight play
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush perishing

  13. Fail116,418 miles (+8,447)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,418 miles
    Test number
    966517733090
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front steering arms have slight play
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush perishing

  14. Pass107,971 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,971 miles
    Test number
    398790432001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,417 miles (+8,832)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    186412231460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,585 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    331527130021
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass91,585 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    424617930015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,428 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    492095439076
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePlease be advised that front tyre sizes are205/55/16 and rears are195/65/15

  19. Pass85,428 miles (+6,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    764005739003
    • NotePlease be advised that front tyre sizes are205/55/16 and rears are195/65/15

  20. Pass79,202 miles (+8,741)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,202 miles
    Test number
    703299238061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlease be advised of 20% front brake imbalance.suggest attention soon.

  21. Pass70,461 miles (+13,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    300190747074
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass56,979 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    56,979 miles
    Test number
    634479275249
    • NotePlay in steering rack off side

Questions about S729 CWL

Does S729 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 CWL expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 CWL?
The MOT on S729 CWL expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 CWL done?
S729 CWL was recorded at 149,984 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
Has S729 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 CWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S729 CWL 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 S729 CWL find?
S729 CWL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side front; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to brake hoses, and 3 more.

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