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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T429 MUAMOT history

T429 MUA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 34 MOT tests, with 82,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
82,278 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
34
17 passed · 17 failed
Per year
2,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 MUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 MUA was last recorded at 82,278 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2016: 77,071 miles, lower than 744,415 miles on 12 Jan 2015.
  • 4 Jan 2018: 78,580 miles, lower than 79,994 miles on 5 Jan 2017.

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
82,273 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 82,278 miles
  • 2020 – 80,676 miles
  • 2019 – 80,072 miles
  • 2018 – 79,291 miles
  • 2017 – 79,994 miles
  • 2016 – 77,073 miles
  • 2015 – 744,415 miles
  • 2014 – 72,554 miles
  • 2013 – 71,111 miles
  • 2012 – 68,641 miles
  • 2011 – 65,698 miles
  • 2010 – 64,283 miles
  • 2008 – 61,558 miles
  • 2007 – 55,952 miles
  • 2006 – 52,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,278 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Heat Sheild InsecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Disc Back Plate CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Disc Back Plate CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,278 miles (+5)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    374241599079
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Heat Sheild Insecure
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Disc Back Plate Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Disc Back Plate Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail82,273 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    327228788146
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Heat Sheild Insecure
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Disc Back Plate Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Disc Back Plate Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass80,676 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,676 miles
    Test number
    472183754667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,674 miles (+602)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    305140037979
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    469980335263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,065 miles (+774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    347604864901
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    896913792165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,287 miles (+700)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    264173360673
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    107935678491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,580 miles (-1,414)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,580 miles
    Test number
    294623347398
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass79,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    107932833217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,990 miles (+917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    523339026546
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass77,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    703185735720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,071 miles (-667,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    113293056947
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass744,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    744,415 miles
    Test number
    428402415011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,411 miles (+1,857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    648882515036
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass72,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    819349304092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,551 miles (+1,440)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    109729104425
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass71,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    708288603037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,111 miles (+2,470)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    755758003004
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass68,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    996695102083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,641 miles (+2,943)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    226844602044
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass65,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    187552411044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,698 miles (+1,415)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    536942811049
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass64,283 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    383395400012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,280 miles (+2,722)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    340834100009
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass61,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    681287158374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,558 miles (+5,606)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    313744558369
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass55,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    704606547319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,952 miles (+3,006)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    901935647332
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  31. Pass52,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    894783856314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail52,946 miles (+5,033)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    553003556358
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass47,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    534925906085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail47,913 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    171815906060
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Questions about T429 MUA

Does T429 MUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T429 MUA expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T429 MUA?
The MOT on T429 MUA expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T429 MUA done?
T429 MUA was recorded at 82,278 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 2,160 miles a year.
Has T429 MUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 MUA has failed 17 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T429 MUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T429 MUA find?
T429 MUA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 13 advisories: central exhaust heat sheild insecure; central exhaust deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 10 more.

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