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GOLF · Silver

AD53 CHH
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Apr 2026
First reg17 Dec 2003
Mileage153,399 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 August 2025.

PASSED · 1 Apr 2025
Test date1 Apr 2025
Expiry3 Apr 2026
Test number111229215501
Mileage153,399 mi
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak from steering rack
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 28 Mar 2025
Test date28 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number389015899901
Mileage153,399 mi
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak from steering rack
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2024
Test date4 Apr 2024
Expiry3 Apr 2025
Test number353271918456
Mileage149,936 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 3 Apr 2024
Test date3 Apr 2024
Expiry—
Test number154700425655
Mileage149,930 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2023
Test date20 Mar 2023
Expiry28 Mar 2024
Test number824482137845
Mileage143,018 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Mar 2023
Test date20 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number641576898264
Mileage143,018 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2022
Test date29 Mar 2022
Expiry28 Mar 2023
Test number301470733271
Mileage137,652 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear /rear box heavily corroded and slight fracture (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 17 Mar 2022
Test date17 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number168409222938
Mileage137,624 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear /rear box heavily corroded and slight fracture (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2021
Test date18 Mar 2021
Expiry19 Mar 2022
Test number933747812312
Mileage131,570 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight side to side movement
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2021
Test date16 Mar 2021
Expiry—
Test number241869877778
Mileage131,564 mi
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight side to side movement
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2020
Test date20 Mar 2020
Expiry19 Mar 2021
Test number241556628359
Mileage127,623 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight side to side movement
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2020
Test date16 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number967673099101
Mileage127,601 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight side to side movement
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2019
Test date4 Mar 2019
Expiry10 Mar 2020
Test number784599701976
Mileage119,688 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Noisy (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Boot slightly deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight side to side movement
PASSED · 20 Feb 2018
Test date20 Feb 2018
Expiry10 Mar 2019
Test number776408039839
Mileage112,616 mi
PASSED · 9 Mar 2017
Test date9 Mar 2017
Expiry10 Mar 2018
Test number266914449807
Mileage110,932 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2016
Test date11 Mar 2016
Expiry10 Mar 2017
Test number932235077758
Mileage108,030 mi
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)
PASSED · 3 Dec 2014
Test date3 Dec 2014
Expiry21 Dec 2015
Test number718497334307
Mileage102,537 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 3 Dec 2014
Test date3 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number449957234373
Mileage102,537 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2013
Test date5 Dec 2013
Expiry21 Dec 2014
Test number677999633317
Mileage95,530 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredo/s/r tyre wall cracking
PASSED · 22 Nov 2012
Test date22 Nov 2012
Expiry21 Dec 2013
Test number168487422367
Mileage89,094 mi
PASSED · 9 Dec 2011
Test date9 Dec 2011
Expiry21 Dec 2012
Test number857163441337
Mileage82,966 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2010
Test date7 Dec 2010
Expiry21 Dec 2011
Test number350001440324
Mileage75,113 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2009
Test date22 Dec 2009
Expiry21 Dec 2010
Test number380876759328
Mileage63,246 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2008
Test date11 Dec 2008
Expiry17 Dec 2009
Test number530506848399
Mileage55,204 mi
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)
PASSED · 12 Dec 2007
Test date12 Dec 2007
Expiry17 Dec 2008
Test number312136147334
Mileage44,190 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2006
Test date5 Dec 2006
Expiry—
Test number811189336394
Mileage35,454 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2006
Test date5 Dec 2006
Expiry17 Dec 2007
Test number851939836392
Mileage35,454 mi