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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T229 KGYMOT history

T229 KGY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,045 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 KGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 KGY was last recorded at 145,045 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2015: 76,371 miles, lower than 699,780 miles on 27 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,033 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,012 miles
Average per year
5,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,045 miles
  • 2025 – 144,033 miles
  • 2024 – 136,678 miles
  • 2023 – 131,523 miles
  • 2022 – 125,781 miles
  • 2021 – 120,370 miles
  • 2020 – 114,964 miles
  • 2019 – 110,353 miles
  • 2018 – 101,496 miles
  • 2017 – 93,971 miles
  • 2016 – 85,943 miles
  • 2015 – 76,555 miles
  • 2014 – 699,780 miles
  • 2013 – 68,642 miles
  • 2012 – 59,027 miles
  • 2011 – 50,829 miles
  • 2010 – 48,300 miles
  • 2009 – 45,815 miles
  • 2008 – 43,051 miles
  • 2007 – 39,273 miles
  • 2006 – 36,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,045 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,045 miles (+1,012)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,045 miles
    Test number
    862579329603
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,033 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,033 miles
    Test number
    466174303989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,893 miles (+7,215)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,893 miles
    Test number
    279870239421
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,678 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    773952498495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,523 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,523 miles
    Test number
    246648632739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,371 miles (+5,590)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,371 miles
    Test number
    294507878420
    • DangerousNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,781 miles (+5,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,781 miles
    Test number
    296510176058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,370 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    438558027262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail120,366 miles (+5,402)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    963901428240
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass114,964 miles (+4,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    613770674973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn strong advise (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,353 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,353 miles
    Test number
    162323797062
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail110,348 miles (+8,852)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,348 miles
    Test number
    371059376533
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,496 miles (+7,525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,496 miles
    Test number
    782219401389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle carrier bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle carrier bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside and offside front upper strut top mountings

  14. Pass93,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    547049005651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn edges (stepped tread)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle carrier bushes deteriorating

  15. Fail93,971 miles (+8,028)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    134222036360
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn edges (stepped tread)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle carrier bushes deteriorating

  16. Pass85,943 miles (+9,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,943 miles
    Test number
    228836608689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle carrier bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle carrier bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil on min

  17. Pass76,555 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    304705933998
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar D rubber worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes deteriorating

  18. Fail76,371 miles (-623,409)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    108113020574
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar D rubber worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes deteriorating

  19. Pass699,780 miles (+630,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    699,780 miles
    Test number
    859581634348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail69,779 miles (+1,137)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    648180934300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. Pass68,642 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    419556843434
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Fail68,642 miles (+9,615)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    439226743417
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass59,027 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    206399242351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Fail59,026 miles (+4,222)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    288088942348
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass54,804 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    157500322032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,829 miles3 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    275120321027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHazard switch sticky
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyre treads wearing lowish

  27. Pass50,829 miles (+2,529)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    848010921070
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHazard switch sticky
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyre treads wearing lowish

  28. Pass48,300 miles (+2,485)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    451489910056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  29. Pass45,815 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    531980029010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,051 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    371454918033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,273 miles (+2,424)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    772476917097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking and close to limit, 2000 miles max
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

  32. Pass36,849 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    414349916041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about T229 KGY

Does T229 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 KGY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 KGY?
The MOT on T229 KGY is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 KGY done?
T229 KGY was recorded at 145,045 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,229 miles a year.
Has T229 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 KGY has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T229 KGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T229 KGY find?
T229 KGY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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