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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T89 ADYMOT history

T89 ADY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
90,880 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 ADY
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 ADY was last recorded at 90,880 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,821 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,059 miles
Average per year
4,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,880 miles
  • 2025 – 86,821 miles
  • 2024 – 82,859 miles
  • 2023 – 77,804 miles
  • 2022 – 73,051 miles
  • 2021 – 68,380 miles
  • 2020 – 63,854 miles
  • 2019 – 58,230 miles
  • 2018 – 52,365 miles
  • 2017 – 47,093 miles
  • 2016 – 40,702 miles
  • 2015 – 34,875 miles
  • 2014 – 28,894 miles
  • 2013 – 23,182 miles
  • 2012 – 19,116 miles
  • 2011 – 16,682 miles
  • 2010 – 13,914 miles
  • 2009 – 13,370 miles
  • 2008 – 11,861 miles
  • 2007 – 9,716 miles
  • 2006 – 8,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,880 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,880 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    899904309236
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass86,821 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    806568472367
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail86,806 miles (+3,947)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    979778860656
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass82,859 miles (+5,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    315350097391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots damp

  5. Pass77,804 miles (+4,753)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,804 miles
    Test number
    948858540524
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both top strut mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,051 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    522952252901
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,049 miles (+4,669)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,049 miles
    Test number
    949212564114
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,380 miles (+4,526)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    113813926020
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    738181255019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail63,854 miles (+5,624)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    862048309482
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,230 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    948519768601
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight free movement to offside track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,203 miles (+5,838)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,203 miles
    Test number
    474811353750
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight free movement to offside track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc back plate is corroded and part missing

  13. Pass52,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    632922783253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,365 miles (+5,272)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    528986240727
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre starting toi perish. OFFSIDE FRONT

  15. Pass47,093 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    503918009131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,702 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    127367829108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,875 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    896089775049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,894 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    819291294063
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass23,182 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,182 miles
    Test number
    909019883094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,116 miles
    Test number
    315342782096
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail19,116 miles (+2,434)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,116 miles
    Test number
    648442082013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass16,682 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,682 miles
    Test number
    499031781011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,914 miles (+544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,914 miles
    Test number
    560096090061
    • NoteOffside rear road spring badly corroded

  24. Pass13,370 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,370 miles
    Test number
    793096079057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,861 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,861 miles
    Test number
    373689178006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,716 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,716 miles
    Test number
    961852287000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,811 miles
    Test number
    392708886016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 ADY

Does T89 ADY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 ADY is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T89 ADY?
The MOT on T89 ADY is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T89 ADY done?
T89 ADY was recorded at 90,880 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,097 miles a year.
Has T89 ADY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 ADY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T89 ADY 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 T89 ADY find?
T89 ADY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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