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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T309 YDUMOT history

T309 YDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,999 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T309 YDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T309 YDU was last recorded at 141,999 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2017: 122,358 miles, lower than 126,291 miles on 18 Nov 2016.

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
134,243 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,756 miles
Average per year
3,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,999 miles
  • 2024 – 134,243 miles
  • 2023 – 128,310 miles
  • 2022 – 128,234 miles
  • 2021 – 128,136 miles
  • 2020 – 128,026 miles
  • 2019 – 127,834 miles
  • 2018 – 127,241 miles
  • 2017 – 122,358 miles
  • 2016 – 126,291 miles
  • 2015 – 125,398 miles
  • 2014 – 123,854 miles
  • 2013 – 122,349 miles
  • 2012 – 118,908 miles
  • 2011 – 114,746 miles
  • 2010 – 111,550 miles
  • 2009 – 104,567 miles
  • 2007 – 99,876 miles
  • 2006 – 96,225 miles
  • 2005 – 79,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,999 miles
    Test number
    559937382546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail141,996 miles (+7,753)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    199641832630
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,243 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,243 miles
    Test number
    587723460839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • 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))

  4. Fail134,241 miles (+5,931)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,241 miles
    Test number
    533233626441
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • 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))

  5. Pass128,310 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,310 miles
    Test number
    875351813487
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TIRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

  6. Pass128,234 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,234 miles
    Test number
    324843088655
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED ......

  7. Pass128,136 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,136 miles
    Test number
    830995815286
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryAll for tyres slightly cracked

  8. Pass128,026 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,026 miles
    Test number
    334509919696
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass127,834 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,834 miles
    Test number
    215378079857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,241 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,241 miles
    Test number
    212775314129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,358 miles (-3,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,358 miles
    Test number
    369482418238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,291 miles (+893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    285451351846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a slight cut on inner wall.

  13. Pass125,398 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,398 miles
    Test number
    846881130924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,854 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    907842934323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,349 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    845683433332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,908 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,908 miles
    Test number
    905098332393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,746 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,746 miles
    Test number
    368877181281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,550 miles (+6,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    920275500376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass104,567 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,567 miles
    Test number
    102238609179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,876 miles (+3,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    444589907332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass96,225 miles (+16,386)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    931551196266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Pass79,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    302143995440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,839 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    544703995244
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteRear number plate lettering. †clip missing off o/s/f inner cv gaiter. †repair to n/s/f tyre outer wall/rim?.

Questions about T309 YDU

Does T309 YDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T309 YDU is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T309 YDU?
The MOT on T309 YDU is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T309 YDU done?
T309 YDU was recorded at 141,999 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,084 miles a year.
Has T309 YDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T309 YDU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T309 YDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T309 YDU find?
T309 YDU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer sill damaged; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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