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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T449 HCYMOT history

T449 HCY is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,116 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 HCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 HCY was last recorded at 126,116 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2013: 109,373 miles, lower than 109,732 miles on 29 Apr 2013.

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
125,751 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
3,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,116 miles
  • 2025 – 125,751 miles
  • 2024 – 124,886 miles
  • 2023 – 124,403 miles
  • 2022 – 124,109 miles
  • 2019 – 121,882 miles
  • 2018 – 120,119 miles
  • 2017 – 119,757 miles
  • 2016 – 118,967 miles
  • 2015 – 117,565 miles
  • 2014 – 114,159 miles
  • 2013 – 109,373 miles
  • 2012 – 104,900 miles
  • 2011 – 97,840 miles
  • 2010 – 89,172 miles
  • 2009 – 82,057 miles
  • 2008 – 74,157 miles
  • 2007 – 66,768 miles
  • 2006 – 62,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,116 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,116 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,116 miles
    Test number
    488891236803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,751 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,751 miles
    Test number
    320719747327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,886 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,886 miles
    Test number
    791931684541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,403 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,403 miles
    Test number
    665958299102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,109 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,109 miles
    Test number
    315359847663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,882 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,882 miles
    Test number
    812585300330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    833356407164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,119 miles (+362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    766157732491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass119,757 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,757 miles
    Test number
    353155994473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,967 miles
    Test number
    738541825212
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail118,966 miles (+1,401)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,966 miles
    Test number
    428909956895
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail117,565 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    806878495036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass117,565 miles (+3,406)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    855648795070
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail114,159 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,159 miles
    Test number
    587345704146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass114,159 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,159 miles
    Test number
    849125104161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,373 miles (-359)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    296010523143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAlloy deposits on front and rear brake pipes
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop perished

  17. Fail109,732 miles (+4,832)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    396239013125
    • FailureOffside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAlloy deposits on front and rear brake pipes
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop perished

  18. Pass104,900 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    957159912156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail104,900 miles (+7,060)2 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    186158212161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass97,840 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    265528811161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail97,840 miles (+8,668)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    529958911168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass89,172 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    592352830146
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMisting of oil on power steering pipe under bonnet

  23. Fail89,172 miles (+7,115)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    983661030152
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMisting of oil on power steering pipe under bonnet

  24. Pass82,057 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,057 miles
    Test number
    242474039119
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail82,057 miles (+7,900)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,057 miles
    Test number
    954584739138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail74,157 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    513297538179
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass74,157 miles (+7,389)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    621077338199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass66,768 miles (+4,605)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    254905337105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel binding slightly

  29. Pass62,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    582626636109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T449 HCY

Does T449 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 HCY is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T449 HCY?
The MOT on T449 HCY is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 HCY done?
T449 HCY was recorded at 126,116 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
Has T449 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 HCY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T449 HCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T449 HCY find?
T449 HCY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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