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GOLF · Silver

AO53 JWN
MOTValid
MOT due18 Aug 2026
First reg31 Oct 2003
Mileage150,352 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 October 2025.

PASSED · 19 Aug 2025
Test date19 Aug 2025
Expiry18 Aug 2026
Test number516801547339
Mileage150,352 mi
FAILED · 24 Jun 2025
Test date24 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number223539857985
Mileage150,332 mi
MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleave leaking both ends (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 May 2024
Test date11 May 2024
Expiry10 May 2025
Test number430871006173
Mileage
FAILED · 11 Jul 2023
Test date11 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number701261468247
Mileage86,458 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry27 Sep 2022
Test number718112933357
Mileage83,350 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Sep 2021
Test date22 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number184891705832
Mileage83,350 mi
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Sep 2020
Test date28 Sep 2020
Expiry27 Sep 2021
Test number668754340812
Mileage77,740 mi
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2019
Test date25 Sep 2019
Expiry27 Sep 2020
Test number105334624688
Mileage76,222 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Sep 2019
Test date23 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number985773852361
Mileage76,222 mi
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2018
Test date26 Sep 2018
Expiry27 Sep 2019
Test number140405182520
Mileage73,513 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
PASSED · 13 Sep 2017
Test date13 Sep 2017
Expiry27 Sep 2018
Test number840190269586
Mileage70,554 mi
PASSED · 21 Sep 2016
Test date21 Sep 2016
Expiry27 Sep 2017
Test number351698489724
Mileage67,714 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2015
Test date23 Sep 2015
Expiry27 Sep 2016
Test number305394738516
Mileage64,207 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 23 Sep 2015
Test date23 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number682655641782
Mileage64,207 mi
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2014
Test date17 Sep 2014
Expiry27 Sep 2015
Test number668400364229
Mileage60,709 mi
User Enteredn/s/rear tyre cracking on inner side wall
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry27 Sep 2014
Test number778583563297
Mileage57,421 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2012
Test date5 Sep 2012
Expiry27 Sep 2013
Test number117409242293
Mileage53,840 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2011
Test date20 Sep 2011
Expiry27 Sep 2012
Test number826393161283
Mileage49,819 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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredbreather hose on engine split
PASSED · 20 Sep 2010
Test date20 Sep 2010
Expiry27 Sep 2011
Test number371093560420
Mileage45,530 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2009
Test date24 Sep 2009
Expiry27 Sep 2010
Test number130177269219
Mileage40,762 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2008
Test date24 Sep 2008
Expiry27 Sep 2009
Test number504188668239
Mileage34,813 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2007
Test date20 Sep 2007
Expiry27 Sep 2008
Test number762343567212
Mileage29,263 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 · 28 Sep 2006
Test date28 Sep 2006
Expiry27 Sep 2007
Test number113001376222
Mileage24,055 mi