Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T738 DUYMOT history
T738 DUY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 156,717 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T738 DUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T738 DUY was last recorded at 156,717 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,748 miles · 12 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,969 miles
- Average per year
- 5,579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,717 miles
- 2024 – 154,748 miles
- 2023 – 153,398 miles
- 2022 – 151,724 miles
- 2021 – 151,721 miles
- 2020 – 144,247 miles
- 2019 – 135,873 miles
- 2018 – 131,865 miles
- 2017 – 128,044 miles
- 2016 – 123,693 miles
- 2015 – 118,646 miles
- 2014 – 113,467 miles
- 2013 – 107,535 miles
- 2012 – 100,296 miles
- 2011 – 87,334 miles
- 2010 – 75,309 miles
- 2009 – 66,623 miles
- 2008 – 60,388 miles
- 2007 – 52,793 miles
- 2006 – 42,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,717 miles
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside front and offside front steering arm has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,717 miles (+1,969)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 156,717 miles
- Test number
- 687098806512
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
Pass154,748 miles (+1,350)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 154,748 miles
- Test number
- 536482687632
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass153,398 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 153,398 miles
- Test number
- 410599826172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass151,724 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 151,724 miles
- Test number
- 260076866058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,721 miles (+7,474)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 151,721 miles
- Test number
- 670489416733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 144,247 miles
- Test number
- 208217816694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,247 miles (+8,374)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,247 miles
- Test number
- 309057135832
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength still near suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 135,873 miles
- Test number
- 446866360863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,873 miles (+4,008)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,873 miles
- Test number
- 896845385365
- DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass131,865 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 131,865 miles
- Test number
- 707272424995
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front steering arm has play
Fail131,864 miles (+3,820)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,864 miles
- Test number
- 831259714279
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front steering arm has play
Pass128,044 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 128,044 miles
- Test number
- 410558282867
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Fail128,044 miles (+4,351)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,044 miles
- Test number
- 340374869226
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Pass123,693 miles (+5,047)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,693 miles
- Test number
- 710572172813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,646 miles (+5,179)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,646 miles
- Test number
- 219912735117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,467 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 113,467 miles
- Test number
- 477652924176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,454 miles (+5,919)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 516641824131
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Pass107,535 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 107,535 miles
- Test number
- 258565713194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,533 miles (+7,237)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,533 miles
- Test number
- 758424013145
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass100,296 miles (+12,962)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 100,296 miles
- Test number
- 799824312159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,334 miles (+12,025)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,334 miles
- Test number
- 285209801427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,309 miles (+8,686)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,309 miles
- Test number
- 254177710424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,623 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 66,623 miles
- Test number
- 853838019122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,622 miles (+6,234)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,622 miles
- Test number
- 551417019137
- 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)
Pass60,388 miles (+7,595)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,388 miles
- Test number
- 740542418148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,793 miles (+9,918)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 52,793 miles
- Test number
- 634588107116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 42,875 miles
- Test number
- 374893086073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T738 DUY
- Does T738 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T738 DUY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T738 DUY?
- The MOT on T738 DUY is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T738 DUY done?
- T738 DUY was recorded at 156,717 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,579 miles a year.
- Has T738 DUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T738 DUY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on T738 DUY 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 T738 DUY find?
- T738 DUY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all 4; nearside rear sill corroded.
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