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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V728 ECKMOT history

V728 ECK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 372,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V728 ECK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
372,877 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
14,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 ECK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 ECK was last recorded at 372,877 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2019: 28,743 miles, lower than 273,442 miles on 19 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
372,842 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
14,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 372,877 miles
  • 2024 – 357,823 miles
  • 2023 – 343,911 miles
  • 2022 – 331,774 miles
  • 2021 – 319,997 miles
  • 2020 – 308,192 miles
  • 2019 – 28,743 miles
  • 2018 – 273,442 miles
  • 2017 – 257,738 miles
  • 2016 – 244,478 miles
  • 2015 – 228,812 miles
  • 2014 – 214,162 miles
  • 2013 – 199,946 miles
  • 2012 – 18,279 miles
  • 2011 – 170,284 miles
  • 2010 – 155,200 miles
  • 2009 – 137,551 miles
  • 2008 – 120,655 miles
  • 2007 – 105,364 miles
  • 2006 – 90,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass372,877 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiatorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass372,877 miles (+35)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    372,877 miles
    Test number
    271410181540
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail372,842 miles (+15,019)2 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    372,842 miles
    Test number
    193007238821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass357,823 miles (+13,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    357,823 miles
    Test number
    664282983150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass343,911 miles (+12,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    343,911 miles
    Test number
    982640237887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass331,774 miles (+11,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    331,774 miles
    Test number
    948677632110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass319,997 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    319,997 miles
    Test number
    198836559365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail319,996 miles (+11,804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,996 miles
    Test number
    305883190670
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass308,192 miles (+279,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    308,192 miles
    Test number
    690217239889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass28,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    681354303694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail28,743 miles (-244,699)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    177133736206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass273,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    273,442 miles
    Test number
    240609906356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail273,442 miles (+15,704)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,442 miles
    Test number
    606007021967
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible shocker top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass257,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    257,738 miles
    Test number
    876719644873
    • 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)

  14. Fail257,738 miles (+13,260)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,738 miles
    Test number
    774082403306
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass244,478 miles (+15,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    244,478 miles
    Test number
    840133995776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass228,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    228,812 miles
    Test number
    479830565166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail228,812 miles (+14,650)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,812 miles
    Test number
    788960965176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass214,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    214,162 miles
    Test number
    236964374440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail214,162 miles (+14,216)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,162 miles
    Test number
    175594274176
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass199,946 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    199,946 miles
    Test number
    627895363102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  21. Fail199,946 miles (+181,667)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,946 miles
    Test number
    605965263147
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  22. Pass18,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    308030462103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail185,279 miles (+14,995)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,279 miles
    Test number
    277200362489
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass170,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    170,284 miles
    Test number
    987581761112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail170,284 miles (+15,084)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,284 miles
    Test number
    929800261146
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass155,200 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    155,200 miles
    Test number
    491102670105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail155,027 miles (+17,476)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,027 miles
    Test number
    244167760407
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass137,551 miles (+16,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    137,551 miles
    Test number
    274326069423
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail120,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,655 miles
    Test number
    312002278153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass120,655 miles (+15,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    120,655 miles
    Test number
    803972778139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass105,364 miles (+14,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,364 miles
    Test number
    822145667144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass90,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    602527366133
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  33. Fail90,511 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    982227366140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about V728 ECK

Does V728 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V728 ECK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V728 ECK?
The MOT on V728 ECK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V728 ECK done?
V728 ECK was recorded at 372,877 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 14,481 miles a year.
Has V728 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 ECK has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V728 ECK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V728 ECK find?
V728 ECK passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak radiator; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 7 more.

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