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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T725 UOXMOT history

T725 UOX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 198,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
198,139 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 UOX
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
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T725 UOX was last recorded at 198,139 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,548 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
6,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,139 miles
  • 2023 – 196,548 miles
  • 2021 – 194,791 miles
  • 2020 – 191,831 miles
  • 2019 – 184,968 miles
  • 2018 – 177,520 miles
  • 2017 – 169,242 miles
  • 2016 – 160,180 miles
  • 2015 – 151,643 miles
  • 2014 – 143,524 miles
  • 2013 – 134,261 miles
  • 2012 – 124,277 miles
  • 2011 – 118,036 miles
  • 2010 – 107,713 miles
  • 2009 – 100,954 miles
  • 2008 – 96,244 miles
  • 2007 – 89,303 miles
  • 2006 – 83,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,139 miles
  • MajorExhaust system insecure center box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box tail pipes missing
  • AdvisoryComponets underside rusty

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,139 miles (+1,591)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,139 miles
    Test number
    276009174611
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box tail pipes missing
    • AdvisoryComponets underside rusty

  2. Pass196,548 miles (+1,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,548 miles
    Test number
    335940750435
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section rusty

  3. Pass194,791 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    194,791 miles
    Test number
    865997362852
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail194,791 miles (+2,960)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,791 miles
    Test number
    269102329055
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,831 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,831 miles
    Test number
    633640869539
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap not tightening
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  6. Fail191,831 miles (+6,863)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,831 miles
    Test number
    630113024406
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap not tightening
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  7. Pass184,968 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    184,968 miles
    Test number
    605907192764
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall minor damage.205/55 R16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake high
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer minor damage

  8. Fail184,968 miles (+7,448)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,968 miles
    Test number
    435407753794
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall minor damage.205/55 R16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake high
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer minor damage

  9. Pass177,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,520 miles
    Test number
    764567264920
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail177,520 miles (+8,278)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,520 miles
    Test number
    973612752651
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass169,242 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,242 miles
    Test number
    981281689064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,180 miles
    Test number
    946273913769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wear

  13. Fail160,180 miles (+8,537)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,180 miles
    Test number
    791303521104
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wear

  14. Pass151,643 miles (+8,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,643 miles
    Test number
    715464915176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,524 miles
    Test number
    505621304143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,524 miles (+9,263)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,524 miles
    Test number
    885301504190
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass134,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,261 miles
    Test number
    946650013156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,251 miles (+9,974)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    238420713110
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteRear roadsprings corroded
    • NoteRear tyre tread depth at 1.6 mm

  19. Pass124,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    179871592410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail124,277 miles (+6,241)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    728671992009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass118,036 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,036 miles
    Test number
    717907111165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  22. Fail118,036 miles (+10,323)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,036 miles
    Test number
    269207911436
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  23. Pass107,713 miles (+6,759)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    793370910159
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone bush

  24. Pass100,954 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,954 miles
    Test number
    634659419153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,853 miles (+4,609)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    323302719156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteExhaust mount centre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs condition
    • NoteFront anti roll bar bushes
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone bush

  26. Pass96,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    551957208176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,244 miles (+6,941)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    562897308185
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStarter moter condition

  28. Pass89,303 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    423081617156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,494 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,494 miles
    Test number
    911659316155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail83,490 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,490 miles
    Test number
    560218916149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T725 UOX

Does T725 UOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T725 UOX expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T725 UOX?
The MOT on T725 UOX expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T725 UOX done?
T725 UOX was recorded at 198,139 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 6,455 miles a year.
Has T725 UOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 UOX has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T725 UOX 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 T725 UOX find?
T725 UOX failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust system insecure center box; front windscreen washer not working both; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 6 more.

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