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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T212 VWYMOT history

T212 VWY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 213,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
213,915 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 VWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T212 VWY was last recorded at 213,915 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,688 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
8,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,915 miles
  • 2024 – 211,688 miles
  • 2023 – 209,871 miles
  • 2021 – 204,760 miles
  • 2020 – 196,045 miles
  • 2019 – 186,826 miles
  • 2018 – 181,191 miles
  • 2017 – 174,149 miles
  • 2016 – 168,165 miles
  • 2015 – 163,319 miles
  • 2014 – 152,862 miles
  • 2013 – 141,175 miles
  • 2012 – 129,215 miles
  • 2011 – 118,232 miles
  • 2010 – 107,162 miles
  • 2009 – 95,884 miles
  • 2008 – 83,241 miles
  • 2007 – 68,990 miles
  • 2006 – 63,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail213,915 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail213,915 miles (+2,227)1 dangerous21 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,915 miles
    Test number
    830123927056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass211,688 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    211,688 miles
    Test number
    636490880035
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess ns and os (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  3. Fail211,686 miles (+1,815)2 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,686 miles
    Test number
    667174748015
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater missing ns and os (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess ns and os (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Pass209,871 miles (+5,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    209,871 miles
    Test number
    710798335487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill all corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass204,760 miles (+8,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    204,760 miles
    Test number
    974672892905
    • 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))

  6. Pass196,045 miles (+9,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,045 miles
    Test number
    567511747108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,826 miles (+5,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,826 miles
    Test number
    424132737775
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass181,191 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    181,191 miles
    Test number
    975818412294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    174,149 miles
    Test number
    489754591695
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  10. Fail174,149 miles (+5,984)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,149 miles
    Test number
    752055965187
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  11. Pass168,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    168,165 miles
    Test number
    270756710218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail168,165 miles (+4,846)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,165 miles
    Test number
    101147659004
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass163,319 miles (+10,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    163,319 miles
    Test number
    689360366252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill badly corroded though not in a prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryAll tyres getting low

  14. Pass152,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,862 miles
    Test number
    238868824339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,858 miles (+11,683)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,858 miles
    Test number
    865108624365
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass141,175 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    895211833321
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail141,163 miles (+11,948)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,163 miles
    Test number
    599560833361
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass129,215 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,215 miles
    Test number
    138804432333
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r disc scored inner face
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

  19. Fail129,209 miles (+10,977)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    999204132348
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r disc scored inner face
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

  20. Pass118,232 miles (+11,070)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    118,232 miles
    Test number
    535459721382
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  21. Pass107,162 miles (+11,278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,162 miles
    Test number
    852072840376
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brakes binding

  22. Pass95,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,884 miles
    Test number
    134991849354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,879 miles (+12,638)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    991021249317
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/rear brake binding

  24. Pass83,241 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,241 miles
    Test number
    481997938301
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail83,241 miles (+14,251)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,241 miles
    Test number
    494177738495
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass68,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    854807037305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,990 miles (+5,807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    463457037393
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass63,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    931378636301
    • 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)

Questions about T212 VWY

Does T212 VWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 VWY expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 VWY?
The MOT on T212 VWY expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 VWY done?
T212 VWY was recorded at 213,915 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 8,137 miles a year.
Has T212 VWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 VWY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T212 VWY 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 T212 VWY find?
T212 VWY failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 21 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard, and 24 more.

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