
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T356 UAPMOT history
T356 UAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 142,679 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T356 UAP
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T356 UAP was last recorded at 142,679 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,676 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,679 miles
- 2024 – 138,834 miles
- 2022 – 137,572 miles
- 2021 – 133,235 miles
- 2020 – 129,404 miles
- 2019 – 126,959 miles
- 2018 – 121,757 miles
- 2017 – 117,677 miles
- 2016 – 114,260 miles
- 2015 – 109,985 miles
- 2014 – 103,561 miles
- 2013 – 99,395 miles
- 2012 – 93,603 miles
- 2011 – 84,562 miles
- 2009 – 75,927 miles
- 2008 – 66,022 miles
- 2007 – 55,959 miles
- 2006 – 46,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Axle rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
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
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing signs of wear [small chips ] at time of testing
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock-absorber casing loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,679 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 142,679 miles
- Test number
- 241819921533
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Axle rusty
Fail142,676 miles (+3,842)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,676 miles
- Test number
- 200626577937
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Axle rusty
Pass138,834 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,834 miles
- Test number
- 625493085392
- 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))
Fail138,834 miles (+1,262)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,834 miles
- Test number
- 370480780933
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass137,572 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,572 miles
- Test number
- 711701089864
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing signs of wear [small chips ] at time of testing (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock-absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
Fail137,572 miles (+4,337)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,572 miles
- Test number
- 471995317893
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working front n/s wiper blade worn (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed front o/s flex showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing signs of wear [small chips ] at time of testing (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock-absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
Pass133,235 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 133,235 miles
- Test number
- 645339718044
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass129,404 miles (+2,445)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 129,404 miles
- Test number
- 326100935881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,959 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 126,959 miles
- Test number
- 228024199005
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
Fail126,954 miles (+5,197)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,954 miles
- Test number
- 111457899874
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
Pass121,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 121,757 miles
- Test number
- 836881506984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,757 miles (+4,080)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,757 miles
- Test number
- 824147998237
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass117,677 miles (+3,417)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 117,677 miles
- Test number
- 623696043898
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass114,260 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,260 miles
- Test number
- 332985324287
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit full of water
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing uneven & perished
Fail114,260 miles (+4,275)7 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,260 miles
- Test number
- 594956963231
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit full of water
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing uneven & perished
Pass109,985 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 109,985 miles
- Test number
- 368076745110
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass103,561 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,561 miles
- Test number
- 999734764002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail103,561 miles (+4,166)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,561 miles
- Test number
- 335064064067
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,395 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 99,395 miles
- Test number
- 439873963071
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail99,395 miles (+5,792)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,395 miles
- Test number
- 125763363039
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,603 miles (+9,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 93,603 miles
- Test number
- 757131562090
- 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass84,562 miles (+8,635)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 84,562 miles
- Test number
- 535437641053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,927 miles (+9,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 75,927 miles
- Test number
- 403394619463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass66,022 miles (+10,063)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 66,022 miles
- Test number
- 773884628333
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass55,959 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 55,959 miles
- Test number
- 272123727322
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
Fail55,959 miles (+8,992)3 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,959 miles
- Test number
- 833043727393
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
Pass46,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 46,967 miles
- Test number
- 352343176273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T356 UAP
- Does T356 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T356 UAP expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T356 UAP?
- The MOT on T356 UAP expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T356 UAP done?
- T356 UAP was recorded at 142,679 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
- Has T356 UAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T356 UAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T356 UAP 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 T356 UAP find?
- T356 UAP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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