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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,000 cc

V29 ARDMOT history

V29 ARD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

V29 ARD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,635 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 ARD was last recorded at 180,635 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,949 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,686 miles
Average per year
9,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,635 miles
  • 2025 – 174,949 miles
  • 2024 – 170,081 miles
  • 2023 – 166,515 miles
  • 2021 – 155,019 miles
  • 2020 – 141,067 miles
  • 2019 – 120,406 miles
  • 2018 – 101,208 miles
  • 2017 – 78,113 miles
  • 2016 – 70,325 miles
  • 2015 – 64,292 miles
  • 2014 – 56,511 miles
  • 2013 – 50,350 miles
  • 2012 – 38,383 miles
  • 2011 – 28,966 miles
  • 2010 – 21,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,635 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,635 miles
    Test number
    780588524287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,949 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,949 miles
    Test number
    952281476228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail174,604 miles (+4,523)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,604 miles
    Test number
    137097074996
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass170,081 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,081 miles
    Test number
    424234505070
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail170,081 miles (+3,566)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,081 miles
    Test number
    783204088424
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass166,515 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,515 miles
    Test number
    142407597290
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,514 miles (+11,495)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,514 miles
    Test number
    787687989977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,019 miles (+13,952)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,019 miles
    Test number
    176806835039
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass141,067 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,067 miles
    Test number
    238839710056
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail141,065 miles (+20,659)2 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,065 miles
    Test number
    990265833135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass120,406 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,406 miles
    Test number
    641504759344
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,406 miles (+19,198)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,406 miles
    Test number
    452612155922
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,208 miles (+23,095)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,208 miles
    Test number
    476986438719
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass78,113 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,113 miles
    Test number
    273772205809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear advice o/s/r tyre inner edge

  15. Fail78,111 miles (+7,786)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,111 miles
    Test number
    966261987749
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear advice o/s/r tyre inner edge

  16. Pass70,325 miles (+6,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    129569013994
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  17. Pass64,292 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    178759395167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    279966394139
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,511 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    469916594142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,350 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    695712913272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,383 miles (+9,417)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    176906522187
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn just within mot limits
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteSmall crack in windscreen

  22. Pass28,966 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    546059621132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    583980430174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V29 ARD

Does V29 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 ARD is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 ARD?
The MOT on V29 ARD is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 ARD done?
V29 ARD was recorded at 180,635 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,951 miles a year.
Has V29 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 ARD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 ARD 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 V29 ARD find?
V29 ARD passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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