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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V729 DYDMOT history

V729 DYD is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

V729 DYD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
209,679 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V729 DYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V729 DYD was last recorded at 209,679 miles on 9 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2024: 209,679 miles, lower than 309,191 miles on 12 Apr 2023.

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
309,191 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 209,679 miles
  • 2023 – 309,191 miles
  • 2021 – 304,599 miles
  • 2020 – 298,310 miles
  • 2019 – 286,705 miles
  • 2018 – 277,067 miles
  • 2017 – 264,268 miles
  • 2016 – 253,015 miles
  • 2015 – 242,368 miles
  • 2014 – 229,810 miles
  • 2013 – 214,999 miles
  • 2011 – 206,712 miles
  • 2010 – 195,399 miles
  • 2009 – 176,273 miles
  • 2008 – 157,402 miles
  • 2007 – 136,926 miles
  • 2006 – 113,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,679 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear seat missing

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,679 miles (-99,512)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,679 miles
    Test number
    963702593004
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seat missing
  2. Pass309,191 miles (+16)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    309,191 miles
    Test number
    597458380986
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail309,175 miles (+4,576)2 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,175 miles
    Test number
    173647884149
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass304,599 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    304,599 miles
    Test number
    807893277128
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail304,598 miles (+6,288)3 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,598 miles
    Test number
    507446807694
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass298,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    298,310 miles
    Test number
    102312400751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail298,308 miles (+11,603)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,308 miles
    Test number
    907410341737
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass286,705 miles (+9,638)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    286,705 miles
    Test number
    451028048361
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass277,067 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    277,067 miles
    Test number
    807845289104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail277,067 miles (+12,799)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,067 miles
    Test number
    575243867018
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass264,268 miles (+11,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    264,268 miles
    Test number
    944811545791
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads on 2mm + worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops split
  12. Pass253,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    253,015 miles
    Test number
    430016496535
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished
  13. Fail253,014 miles (+10,646)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,014 miles
    Test number
    414933520717
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished
  14. Pass242,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    242,368 miles
    Test number
    601087348261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail242,368 miles (+224)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,368 miles
    Test number
    629812058238
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail242,144 miles (+12,334)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,144 miles
    Test number
    300748230450
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded under bonnet high pressure (2.3.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule and pipe (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on top of steering rack (2.3.2)
  17. Pass229,810 miles (+14,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    229,810 miles
    Test number
    346832834225
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass214,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    214,999 miles
    Test number
    425102963280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail214,998 miles (+8,286)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,998 miles
    Test number
    799974553239
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass206,712 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    206,712 miles
    Test number
    997883981147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass195,399 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    195,399 miles
    Test number
    320576990177
    • 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)
  22. Fail194,745 miles (+18,472)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,745 miles
    Test number
    451324680111
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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. Pass176,273 miles (+18,871)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    176,273 miles
    Test number
    724062999105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass157,402 miles (+20,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    157,402 miles
    Test number
    532440088121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail136,926 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    620735507278
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteWindscreen has chip in swept area less than 40mm
  26. Pass136,926 miles (+23,420)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    953675807222
    • NoteFront number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure
    • NoteWindscreen has chip in swept area less than 40mm
  27. Pass113,506 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    113,506 miles
    Test number
    740638056137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear number plate has water marks

Questions about V729 DYD

Does V729 DYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V729 DYD expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V729 DYD?
The MOT on V729 DYD expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V729 DYD done?
V729 DYD was recorded at 209,679 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has V729 DYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V729 DYD has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V729 DYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V729 DYD find?
V729 DYD failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 9 more.

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