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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T127 VAPMOT history

T127 VAP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,007 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T127 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T127 VAP was last recorded at 118,007 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,585 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,422 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,007 miles
  • 2025 – 110,585 miles
  • 2024 – 106,419 miles
  • 2023 – 104,191 miles
  • 2021 – 95,826 miles
  • 2020 – 90,359 miles
  • 2019 – 89,376 miles
  • 2018 – 85,692 miles
  • 2017 – 79,623 miles
  • 2016 – 76,545 miles
  • 2015 – 72,511 miles
  • 2014 – 66,842 miles
  • 2013 – 59,492 miles
  • 2011 – 48,669 miles
  • 2010 – 41,522 miles
  • 2009 – 32,296 miles
  • 2008 – 29,404 miles
  • 2007 – 27,481 miles
  • 2006 – 26,453 miles
  • 2005 – 23,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,007 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,007 miles (+7,422)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    992051487687
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    304804751075
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,585 miles (+4,166)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    741161606042
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,419 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    453051814533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail106,415 miles (+2,224)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,415 miles
    Test number
    221076176695
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass104,191 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    145670381434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,191 miles (+8,365)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    377622946790
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,826 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,826 miles
    Test number
    852241802455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,806 miles (+5,447)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    140823796097
    • MajorEmissions not tested cat not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass90,359 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    411299317159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,376 miles (+3,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    755819031551
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper performance deteriorating

  12. Pass85,692 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    499630504590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,623 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    783682786418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,618 miles (+3,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    757337144704
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass76,545 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    549778600343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail76,545 miles (+4,034)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    332938989455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass72,511 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    538687625053
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail72,511 miles (+5,669)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    129567125097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass66,842 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    797798734038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail66,842 miles (+7,350)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    398378134093
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre hitting mudflap

  21. Pass59,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    288309943004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,492 miles (+10,823)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    815409943070
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,669 miles (+7,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    637877601209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass41,522 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    413402820200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,296 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    164736519220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,404 miles (+1,923)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    820440028213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres have minor cracking to outer sidewalls
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass27,481 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    374711827260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,453 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    794688396118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    23,302 miles
    Test number
    660075465104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T127 VAP

Does T127 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T127 VAP is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T127 VAP?
The MOT on T127 VAP is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T127 VAP done?
T127 VAP was recorded at 118,007 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has T127 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T127 VAP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T127 VAP 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 T127 VAP find?
T127 VAP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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