
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass253,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 253,015 miles
- Test number
- 430016496535
- AdvisoryRear bump stops perished
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass214,999 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 214,999 miles
- Test number
- 425102963280
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass206,712 miles (+11,313)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 206,712 miles
- Test number
- 997883981147
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass176,273 miles (+18,871)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 176,273 miles
- Test number
- 724062999105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,402 miles (+20,476)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 157,402 miles
- Test number
- 532440088121
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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