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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T290 UMAMOT history

T290 UMA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
164,726 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 UMA was last recorded at 164,726 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 1,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,094 miles · 12 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,632 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,726 miles
  • 2022 – 163,094 miles
  • 2021 – 161,347 miles
  • 2020 – 159,558 miles
  • 2019 – 152,489 miles
  • 2018 – 145,836 miles
  • 2017 – 134,266 miles
  • 2016 – 129,111 miles
  • 2015 – 127,334 miles
  • 2014 – 127,334 miles
  • 2013 – 116,996 miles
  • 2012 – 106,703 miles
  • 2011 – 102,729 miles
  • 2010 – 90,394 miles
  • 2009 – 85,060 miles
  • 2008 – 80,308 miles
  • 2007 – 73,860 miles
  • 2006 – 65,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,726 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,726 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,726 miles
    Test number
    378415871121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,094 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,094 miles
    Test number
    840273266228
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail163,094 miles (+1,747)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,094 miles
    Test number
    109945677495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,347 miles (+1,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,347 miles
    Test number
    771883784649
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  5. Pass159,558 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,558 miles
    Test number
    266129225533
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels

  6. Fail159,533 miles (+7,044)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,533 miles
    Test number
    620774717775
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction top sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front evidence of power steering fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel touches body on fully lock to the right
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever not fully returning on caliper
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
    • AdvisoryBoth sill damaged at front of vehicle

  7. Pass152,489 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,489 miles
    Test number
    633914937120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,836 miles (+11,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,836 miles
    Test number
    929239361075
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass134,266 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    131071419977
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake just passed 16%

  10. Fail134,209 miles (+5,098)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    136676442612
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass129,111 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,111 miles
    Test number
    591546860185
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail129,044 miles (+1,710)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,044 miles
    Test number
    693315739170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass127,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,334 miles
    Test number
    246233535023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail127,334 miles (+5)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,334 miles
    Test number
    137365934346
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  15. Fail127,329 miles (+10,333)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,329 miles
    Test number
    725178874191
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass116,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    138707283153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,996 miles (+10,293)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    309767883162
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s drive shaft close to intercooler pipe

  18. Pass106,703 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    797168662189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNsf seat mechanism not working properly
    • NoteOsf inner rack joint slight play

  19. Fail106,703 miles (+3,974)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    898176962192
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNsf seat mechanism not working properly
    • NoteOsf inner rack joint slight play

  20. Pass102,729 miles (+9)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,729 miles
    Test number
    297069781164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN s f seat not locking
    • NoteO s f door hanall stiff
    • NoteO s f steering arm worn

  21. Fail102,720 miles (+12,326)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    858873781184
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN s f seat not locking
    • NoteO s f door hanall stiff

  22. Pass90,394 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,394 miles
    Test number
    431680430140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,060 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    601780579182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,053 miles (+4,745)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    510299369132
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDriver's seat back only locks on left side
    • NoteFront passenger's seat back only locks on right side
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass cracked
    • NoteOffside rear subframe to chassis brake hose aligned at an acute angle

  25. Pass80,308 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    523429668157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,287 miles (+488)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    891065868180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail79,799 miles (+5,939)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    914080258030
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner rack joint

  28. Pass73,860 miles (+8,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    902955847029
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass65,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    182021446433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 UMA

Does T290 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 UMA expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 UMA?
The MOT on T290 UMA expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 UMA done?
T290 UMA was recorded at 164,726 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has T290 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 UMA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T290 UMA 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 T290 UMA find?
T290 UMA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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