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GOLF · Silver

AF55 MSU
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Nov 2025
First reg16 Nov 2005
Mileage128,865 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 February 2026.

PASSED · 29 Nov 2024
Test date29 Nov 2024
Expiry28 Nov 2025
Test number926613833830
Mileage128,865 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2023
Test date20 Nov 2023
Expiry19 Nov 2024
Test number336284916693
Mileage120,202 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryN/s front and o/s rear brake back plates corroded
FAILED · 4 Nov 2023
Test date4 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number499341719951
Mileage119,831 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre of sill in 2 places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear back plates are badly corroded.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 18 Nov 2022
Test date18 Nov 2022
Expiry18 Nov 2023
Test number390240842859
Mileage113,440 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate is corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
Advisoryreverse light inoperative
FAILED · 18 Nov 2022
Test date18 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number692797896913
Mileage113,440 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate is corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
Advisoryreverse light inoperative
PASSED · 10 Nov 2021
Test date10 Nov 2021
Expiry18 Nov 2022
Test number754185906955
Mileage104,426 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 10 Nov 2021
Test date10 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number323290421181
Mileage104,426 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry18 Nov 2021
Test number594650482166
Mileage99,332 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number562548515926
Mileage99,332 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2019
Test date19 Oct 2019
Expiry18 Nov 2020
Test number516239075352
Mileage94,646 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2019
Test date19 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number726870238294
Mileage94,646 mi
PrsNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2018
Test date1 Nov 2018
Expiry18 Nov 2019
Test number816499148822
Mileage88,119 mi
FAILED · 1 Nov 2018
Test date1 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number611843108598
Mileage88,119 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2017
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry18 Nov 2018
Test number509310673451
Mileage81,116 mi
FAILED · 21 Oct 2017
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number351413270657
Mileage81,116 mi
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2016
Test date17 Nov 2016
Expiry18 Nov 2017
Test number933695055430
Mileage76,817 mi
FAILED · 17 Nov 2016
Test date17 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number888003196746
Mileage76,817 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2015
Test date18 Nov 2015
Expiry18 Nov 2016
Test number226883985131
Mileage71,437 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 Nov 2015
Test date18 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number117435563481
Mileage71,437 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2014
Test date18 Nov 2014
Expiry18 Nov 2015
Test number297002924346
Mileage63,967 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2013
Test date19 Nov 2013
Expiry18 Nov 2014
Test number527593023303
Mileage54,352 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2012
Test date19 Nov 2012
Expiry18 Nov 2013
Test number697704322312
Mileage45,122 mi
FAILED · 17 Nov 2012
Test date17 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number198402922388
Mileage45,105 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry16 Nov 2012
Test number647150321315
Mileage35,738 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2010
Test date20 Oct 2010
Expiry16 Nov 2011
Test number383973390223
Mileage28,450 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2010
Test date20 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number174683290235
Mileage28,446 mi
FailBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry16 Nov 2010
Test number682437409397
Mileage27,090 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2008
Test date20 Oct 2008
Expiry16 Nov 2009
Test number201084098260
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)