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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T128 SOAMOT history

T128 SOA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 119,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,211 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 SOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 SOA was last recorded at 119,211 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,659 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,552 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,211 miles
  • 2025 – 113,659 miles
  • 2024 – 104,720 miles
  • 2023 – 100,559 miles
  • 2022 – 93,329 miles
  • 2021 – 90,645 miles
  • 2020 – 90,626 miles
  • 2019 – 89,004 miles
  • 2018 – 87,374 miles
  • 2017 – 85,565 miles
  • 2016 – 83,707 miles
  • 2015 – 81,766 miles
  • 2014 – 79,597 miles
  • 2013 – 76,566 miles
  • 2012 – 73,487 miles
  • 2011 – 69,755 miles
  • 2010 – 66,251 miles
  • 2009 – 61,867 miles
  • 2008 – 57,784 miles
  • 2007 – 54,678 miles
  • 2006 – 50,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front play in top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,211 miles (+5,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,211 miles
    Test number
    999951846802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,659 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,659 miles
    Test number
    691887922361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,720 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    625608895898
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,559 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,559 miles
    Test number
    271269426881
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in top mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in top mounting
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail100,559 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,559 miles
    Test number
    922827919465
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in top mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in top mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,329 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    935029876203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail93,272 miles (+2,627)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,272 miles
    Test number
    244799396650
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,645 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,645 miles
    Test number
    562254065898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,644 miles (+18)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    159435442135
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,626 miles (+1,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,626 miles
    Test number
    529613461012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,004 miles (+1,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    713724861058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,374 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    195526155793
    • AdvisoryLink arms

  13. Pass85,565 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    616097149036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail85,559 miles (+1,852)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,559 miles
    Test number
    800695715946
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    275826438984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail83,705 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    583557169117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail83,701 miles (+1,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    929560925656
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass81,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    539139795012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail81,766 miles (+2,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    146352495058
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,597 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    605898774073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,567 miles (+3,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,567 miles
    Test number
    526876974053
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass76,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    689552903168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,566 miles (+3,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    369184393017
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass73,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    199400692002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail73,487 miles (+3,732)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    715290692070
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass69,755 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    115807291495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail69,755 miles (+3,504)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    629115891006
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass66,251 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    110247390030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSeat belt at offside rear being used for baby seat was not attached at clasp at time of test.

  29. Fail66,251 miles (+4,384)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    621187990094
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSeat belt at offside rear being used for baby seat was not attached at clasp at time of test.

  30. Pass61,867 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    842444499040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail57,784 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    104173798006
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass57,784 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    421163698026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass54,678 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    722053197019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass50,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    432420806115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T128 SOA

Does T128 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T128 SOA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T128 SOA?
The MOT on T128 SOA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T128 SOA done?
T128 SOA was recorded at 119,211 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has T128 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 SOA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T128 SOA 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 T128 SOA find?
T128 SOA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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