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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

T29 APWMOT history

T29 APW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
111,795 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 APW was last recorded at 111,795 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,679 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,116 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,795 miles
  • 2022 – 110,679 miles
  • 2021 – 106,775 miles
  • 2020 – 101,900 miles
  • 2019 – 97,717 miles
  • 2018 – 91,151 miles
  • 2017 – 87,096 miles
  • 2016 – 84,103 miles
  • 2015 – 80,506 miles
  • 2014 – 76,914 miles
  • 2013 – 70,915 miles
  • 2012 – 56,693 miles
  • 2011 – 48,441 miles
  • 2010 – 41,405 miles
  • 2009 – 34,284 miles
  • 2008 – 26,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,795 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySills Corrosion and Sill Covers fitted

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,795 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,795 miles
    Test number
    313350710300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySills Corrosion and Sill Covers fitted

  2. Pass110,679 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    830941016596
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail110,659 miles (+3,884)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    279606715317
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass106,775 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    328739881162
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass101,900 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    705597274514
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass97,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    457851127420
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail97,717 miles (+6,566)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    784813150885
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass91,151 miles (+228)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    875209580435
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn

  9. Fail90,923 miles (+3,827)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    132584275241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn

  10. Pass87,096 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    714524152119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Fail87,096 miles (+2,993)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    186212758251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Pass84,103 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    289780245115
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail84,095 miles (+3,589)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    652304910172
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,506 miles (+3,592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    904916133235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inoperative

  15. Pass76,914 miles (+5,999)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    906362984205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inoperative

  16. Pass70,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    326013203381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail70,915 miles (+14,222)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    139413703357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass56,693 miles (+8,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    706966782230
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,441 miles (+7,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    378506381298
    • NoteFront brake discs coroded

  20. Pass41,405 miles (+7,121)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    561715880292
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs scored

  21. Pass34,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,284 miles
    Test number
    171616199223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail34,284 miles (+7,767)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,284 miles
    Test number
    890976799260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass26,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    473096618338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 APW

Does T29 APW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T29 APW expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T29 APW?
The MOT on T29 APW expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T29 APW done?
T29 APW was recorded at 111,795 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has T29 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 APW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T29 APW 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 T29 APW find?
T29 APW passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; sills corrosion and sill covers fitted.

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