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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V729 DFTMOT history

V729 DFT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 112,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

V729 DFT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,362 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V729 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V729 DFT was last recorded at 112,362 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,695 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,667 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,362 miles
  • 2024 – 110,695 miles
  • 2023 – 108,842 miles
  • 2022 – 105,334 miles
  • 2021 – 99,612 miles
  • 2020 – 93,890 miles
  • 2018 – 87,354 miles
  • 2017 – 81,890 miles
  • 2016 – 77,723 miles
  • 2015 – 75,085 miles
  • 2014 – 70,189 miles
  • 2013 – 66,323 miles
  • 2012 – 64,018 miles
  • 2011 – 61,649 miles
  • 2010 – 57,553 miles
  • 2009 – 51,944 miles
  • 2008 – 49,678 miles
  • 2007 – 46,511 miles
  • 2006 – 43,489 miles
  • 2005 – 40,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,362 miles (+1,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    473205714221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,695 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    288022177281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail110,672 miles (+1,830)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,672 miles
    Test number
    274743139390
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,842 miles (+3,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    168287330798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,334 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    419559428966
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass99,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    968159289056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,612 miles (+5,722)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    671901236797
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,890 miles
    Test number
    330883641329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,888 miles (+6,534)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    512660175159
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned fouling track rod end on full lock (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass87,354 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    420913825059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail87,332 miles (+5,442)1 dangerous13 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    122588660093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass81,890 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    606428588069
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres 2 mm and close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc back plates slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySweat from steering rack

  13. Fail81,890 miles (+4,167)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    394565305576
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper soaked in fluid can see leak under pressure (3.6.A.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres 2 mm and close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc back plates slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySweat from steering rack

  14. Pass77,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    882001168084
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear have some localised corrosion

  15. Fail77,723 miles (+2,638)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    187058429011
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear have some localised corrosion

  16. Pass75,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    964872053514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre - outer sidewall cut,not through to reinforcement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail75,085 miles (+4,896)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    994066685922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre - outer sidewall cut,not through to reinforcement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,189 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    218703824388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    647505523377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail66,323 miles (+2,305)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    377275523375
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,018 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    509503812304
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail63,970 miles (+2,321)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    937896002301
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass61,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    468368921331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,649 miles (+4,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    836177621393
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass57,553 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    224823830305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,944 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    693481959235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust cat shield insecure

  27. Fail51,944 miles (+2,266)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    173980659240
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust cat shield insecure

  28. Pass49,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    401303438228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail49,678 miles (+3,167)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    822652338247
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning loom insecure.

  30. Pass46,511 miles (+3,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    362389037470
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  31. Pass43,489 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    592117646247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass40,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,416 miles
    Test number
    291601255261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V729 DFT

Does V729 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V729 DFT is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V729 DFT?
The MOT on V729 DFT is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V729 DFT done?
V729 DFT was recorded at 112,362 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has V729 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V729 DFT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V729 DFT 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 V729 DFT find?
V729 DFT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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