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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S729 XNPMOT history

S729 XNP is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

S729 XNP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,720 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 XNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 XNP was last recorded at 173,720 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,691 miles · 13 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,720 miles
  • 2021 – 173,691 miles
  • 2019 – 159,627 miles
  • 2018 – 151,123 miles
  • 2017 – 147,717 miles
  • 2016 – 145,248 miles
  • 2015 – 142,644 miles
  • 2014 – 137,903 miles
  • 2013 – 129,654 miles
  • 2012 – 123,474 miles
  • 2011 – 117,420 miles
  • 2010 – 111,703 miles
  • 2009 – 104,511 miles
  • 2008 – 98,461 miles
  • 2007 – 91,794 miles
  • 2006 – 87,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,720 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,720 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,720 miles
    Test number
    708775829874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,691 miles (+14,064)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,691 miles
    Test number
    325064416270
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses were rubbing on the shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryNearside reg.plate light missing

  3. Pass159,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,627 miles
    Test number
    712664280055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,627 miles (+8,504)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,627 miles
    Test number
    982699542893
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass151,123 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    601733866105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,717 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,717 miles
    Test number
    685373957623
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass145,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,248 miles
    Test number
    957039612554
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail145,348 miles (+2,704)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    177966393832
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick . (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass142,644 miles (+5)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,644 miles
    Test number
    367882515292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail142,639 miles (+4,736)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,639 miles
    Test number
    339678405249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Perished
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass137,903 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,903 miles
    Test number
    365567214490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  12. Fail137,903 miles (+8,249)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,903 miles
    Test number
    576617314264
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass129,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,654 miles
    Test number
    105096623284
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail129,654 miles (+6,180)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,654 miles
    Test number
    537176323238
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass123,474 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,474 miles
    Test number
    769018022296
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition.

  16. Fail123,474 miles (+6,054)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,474 miles
    Test number
    147247722200
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition.

  17. Pass117,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    216021921262
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Fail117,420 miles (+5,717)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    307541221269
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass111,703 miles (+7,192)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    944702120223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass104,511 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    361884729299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail104,475 miles (+6,014)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    310332429258
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail98,461 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    280615728205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass98,461 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    324585728286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,794 miles (+4,766)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    952341627258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass87,028 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    114851426242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about S729 XNP

Does S729 XNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S729 XNP is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S729 XNP?
The MOT on S729 XNP is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S729 XNP done?
S729 XNP was recorded at 173,720 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has S729 XNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 XNP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S729 XNP 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 XNP find?
S729 XNP passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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