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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T299 HGTMOT history

T299 HGT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 94,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
94,984 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T299 HGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T299 HGT was last recorded at 94,984 miles on 8 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,981 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,984 miles
  • 2025 – 92,525 miles
  • 2024 – 90,179 miles
  • 2023 – 87,131 miles
  • 2022 – 83,353 miles
  • 2021 – 78,113 miles
  • 2020 – 73,989 miles
  • 2019 – 68,732 miles
  • 2018 – 62,240 miles
  • 2017 – 55,927 miles
  • 2016 – 48,600 miles
  • 2015 – 41,410 miles
  • 2014 – 32,534 miles
  • 2013 – 24,160 miles
  • 2012 – 22,871 miles
  • 2011 – 21,087 miles
  • 2010 – 19,644 miles
  • 2009 – 18,901 miles
  • 2008 – 16,606 miles
  • 2007 – 14,737 miles
  • 2006 – 12,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,984 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLower Surface corrosion on underbody metal pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,984 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    556643857584
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLower Surface corrosion on underbody metal pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail94,981 miles (+2,456)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,981 miles
    Test number
    490090569587
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLower Surface corrosion on underbody metal pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,525 miles (+2,346)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,525 miles
    Test number
    214854638973
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and hose at back of engine. (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass90,179 miles (+3,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    855152297659
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp broken but still secure

  5. Pass87,131 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    539021633286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,119 miles (+3,766)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    285588009812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,353 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,353 miles
    Test number
    322338336007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,299 miles (+5,186)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,299 miles
    Test number
    482730696454
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,113 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,113 miles
    Test number
    119422779516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,111 miles (+4,122)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,111 miles
    Test number
    454078725123
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,989 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    758256860924
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,988 miles (+5,256)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,988 miles
    Test number
    233908158742
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,732 miles (+6,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    847314900327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,240 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    800133604403
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass55,927 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    324806259584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber split

  16. Fail55,927 miles (+7,327)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    889751087070
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber split

  17. Pass48,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    661284397918
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail48,595 miles (+7,185)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    628640797803
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass41,410 miles (+8,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    439141145165
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass32,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,534 miles
    Test number
    326182744124
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped

  21. Fail32,534 miles (+8,374)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,534 miles
    Test number
    935002244148
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped

  22. Pass24,160 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    449343833171
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail24,160 miles (+1,289)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    275063133466
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass22,871 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,871 miles
    Test number
    706038332198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,087 miles (+1,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,087 miles
    Test number
    516355241109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass19,644 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,644 miles
    Test number
    940434340164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    472446749191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,091 miles (+1,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,091 miles
    Test number
    483106549169
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass16,606 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    224129048404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,737 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,737 miles
    Test number
    882227137138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,713 miles (+1,727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    390226237114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  32. Pass12,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,986 miles
    Test number
    123727636160
    • 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 T299 HGT

Does T299 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T299 HGT is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T299 HGT?
The MOT on T299 HGT is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T299 HGT done?
T299 HGT was recorded at 94,984 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has T299 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T299 HGT has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T299 HGT 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 T299 HGT find?
T299 HGT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; lower surface corrosion on underbody metal pipes, and 2 more.

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