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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T299 SMRMOT history

T299 SMR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 233,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
233,959 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T299 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T299 SMR was last recorded at 233,959 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,957 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 233,959 miles
  • 2023 – 220,277 miles
  • 2022 – 215,592 miles
  • 2021 – 212,825 miles
  • 2020 – 208,272 miles
  • 2019 – 199,389 miles
  • 2018 – 189,736 miles
  • 2017 – 177,796 miles
  • 2016 – 164,666 miles
  • 2015 – 151,828 miles
  • 2014 – 138,698 miles
  • 2013 – 128,222 miles
  • 2012 – 119,077 miles
  • 2011 – 107,808 miles
  • 2010 – 96,342 miles
  • 2009 – 86,140 miles
  • 2008 – 73,929 miles
  • 2007 – 62,767 miles
  • 2006 – 52,226 miles
  • 2005 – 49,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,959 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    233,959 miles
    Test number
    528344080282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail233,957 miles (+13,680)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,957 miles
    Test number
    618472209661
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exsurst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exsurst missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass220,277 miles (+4,685)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    220,277 miles
    Test number
    778820751795
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass215,592 miles (+2,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    215,592 miles
    Test number
    843337552211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass212,825 miles (+4,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    212,825 miles
    Test number
    425036161156
    • 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. Pass208,272 miles (+8,883)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    208,272 miles
    Test number
    518695488774
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,389 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,389 miles
    Test number
    609548863117
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail199,389 miles (+9,653)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,389 miles
    Test number
    701243473539
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass189,736 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    189,736 miles
    Test number
    788775560977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top play in upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on border of excessive (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail189,730 miles (+11,934)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,730 miles
    Test number
    296227346175
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top play in upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on border of excessive (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass177,796 miles (+13,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    177,796 miles
    Test number
    455011036250
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass164,666 miles (+12,838)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    164,666 miles
    Test number
    773854472388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass151,828 miles (+13,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,828 miles
    Test number
    139680495108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass138,698 miles (+10,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,698 miles
    Test number
    425478584119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass128,222 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,222 miles
    Test number
    719026293188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail128,015 miles (+8,938)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    635901193146
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass119,077 miles (+11,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    697628992169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass107,808 miles (+11,466)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    185143891196
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing down
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly tight but still rotating

  19. Pass96,342 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    742245490135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,309 miles (+10,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    760384090126
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass86,140 miles (+12,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,140 miles
    Test number
    132055099130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,929 miles (+11,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,929 miles
    Test number
    352420108230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,767 miles (+10,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    941376007276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,226 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    554703336219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    181642305321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T299 SMR

Does T299 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T299 SMR expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T299 SMR?
The MOT on T299 SMR expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T299 SMR done?
T299 SMR was recorded at 233,959 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 9,709 miles a year.
Has T299 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T299 SMR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T299 SMR 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 SMR find?
T299 SMR passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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