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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T726 ABLMOT history

T726 ABL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,934 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T726 ABL
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
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T726 ABL was last recorded at 50,934 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,099 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
835 miles
Average per year
1,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,934 miles
  • 2024 – 50,099 miles
  • 2023 – 49,199 miles
  • 2022 – 48,401 miles
  • 2021 – 47,717 miles
  • 2019 – 47,005 miles
  • 2018 – 46,041 miles
  • 2017 – 44,973 miles
  • 2016 – 43,696 miles
  • 2015 – 41,566 miles
  • 2014 – 38,689 miles
  • 2013 – 36,921 miles
  • 2012 – 34,860 miles
  • 2011 – 32,908 miles
  • 2010 – 30,759 miles
  • 2009 – 28,468 miles
  • 2008 – 25,449 miles
  • 2007 – 23,739 miles
  • 2006 – 20,597 miles
  • 2005 – 18,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,934 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,934 miles (+835)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    753262209370
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass50,099 miles (+900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    409488339961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,199 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    664465532843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass48,401 miles (+684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    993496177702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass47,717 miles (+712)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    812408333004
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass47,005 miles (+964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    128693798894
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  7. Pass46,041 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,041 miles
    Test number
    484854641880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,973 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    956650417168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail44,958 miles (+1,262)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,958 miles
    Test number
    315134885817
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass43,696 miles (+2,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,696 miles
    Test number
    814329194946
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass41,566 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    477045695175
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass38,689 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    916264784144
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass36,921 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    826277093136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,860 miles (+1,952)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    148114292198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  15. Pass32,908 miles (+2,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    987155791134
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  16. Pass30,759 miles (+2,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,759 miles
    Test number
    791266990157
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass28,468 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    254646599127
    • NoteAirbag light staying on

  18. Fail28,468 miles (+3,019)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    324696599191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light staying on

  19. Pass25,449 miles (+1,710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,449 miles
    Test number
    261343888117
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteSome test items not visible

  20. Pass23,739 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,739 miles
    Test number
    922019497186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,597 miles (+2,038)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    374350806279
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn inner edge suggest tracking check
    • NoteUneven idle speed

  22. Pass18,559 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    18,559 miles
    Test number
    232892305268
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment check
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about T726 ABL

Does T726 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T726 ABL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T726 ABL?
The MOT on T726 ABL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T726 ABL done?
T726 ABL was recorded at 50,934 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 1,598 miles a year.
Has T726 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T726 ABL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T726 ABL 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 T726 ABL find?
T726 ABL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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