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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Grey

B24B RH
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Dec 2025
First reg20 Aug 2008
Mileage226,166 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 4 May 2026.

FAILED · 17 Dec 2025
Test date17 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number649983929539
Mileage226,166 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2024
Test date19 Dec 2024
Expiry19 Dec 2025
Test number159969441569
Mileage213,927 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, worn unevenly and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryUnder carriage dirty
AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded
AdvisoryBOTH inner and outer sills corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Dec 2024
Test date18 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number729087090679
Mileage213,925 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, worn unevenly and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryUnder carriage dirty
AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded
AdvisoryBOTH inner and outer sills corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2023
Test date6 Dec 2023
Expiry19 Dec 2024
Test number605071267963
Mileage199,367 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2023
Test date22 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number444439952745
Mileage199,201 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2022
Test date20 Dec 2022
Expiry19 Dec 2023
Test number791193715649
Mileage195,088 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2021
Test date9 Dec 2021
Expiry14 Dec 2022
Test number988036046170
Mileage188,333 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 8 Dec 2021
Test date8 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number352619702971
Mileage188,332 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry14 Dec 2021
Test number893186617533
Mileage175,974 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Dec 2020
Test date8 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number349159136313
Mileage175,670 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2019
Test date9 Dec 2019
Expiry8 Dec 2020
Test number571171016740
Mileage165,109 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2019
Test date11 Feb 2019
Expiry20 Feb 2020
Test number410299236826
Mileage155,416 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2018
Test date5 Feb 2018
Expiry20 Feb 2019
Test number829151913476
Mileage142,158 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2017
Test date21 Feb 2017
Expiry20 Feb 2018
Test number699499420314
Mileage129,362 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder
PASSED · 6 Oct 2015
Test date6 Oct 2015
Expiry5 Oct 2016
Test number581281722000
Mileage109,253 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2014
Test date15 Aug 2014
Expiry20 Aug 2015
Test number317517024242
Mileage86,574 mi
FAILED · 13 Aug 2014
Test date13 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number289385724242
Mileage86,573 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
PASSED · 7 Aug 2013
Test date7 Aug 2013
Expiry20 Aug 2014
Test number738949113210
Mileage67,707 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry20 Aug 2013
Test number986672622260
Mileage49,892 mi
PASSED · 13 Aug 2011
Test date13 Aug 2011
Expiry20 Aug 2012
Test number686185921244
Mileage46,076 mi