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GOLF · Blue

B518 LFS
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Feb 2014
First reg15 May 1985
Mileage113,460 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

41 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 March 2026.

PASSED · 6 Feb 2013
Test date6 Feb 2013
Expiry5 Feb 2014
Test number249207833004
Mileage113,460 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredall component mountings and prescribed areas corroded
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Entereddue to side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills
User Enteredauxilluary drive belt slack
FAILED · 26 Jan 2013
Test date26 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number947256323094
Mileage113,460 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredall component mountings and prescribed areas corroded
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Entereddue to side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills
User Enteredauxilluary drive belt slack
FAILED · 13 Jan 2011
Test date13 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number816743311004
Mileage113,147 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enteredadvise front pannel valance holed and corroded
User EnteredElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Enteredadvise both fuel tank straps corroded
User Enteredadvise small cut in nsf tyre sidewall /
User Enteredadvise osf brake caliper bolt wrong type /but caliper is secure
PASSED · 1 Mar 2010
Test date1 Mar 2010
Expiry28 Feb 2011
Test number540720360098
Mileage143,117 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 24 Feb 2010
Test date24 Feb 2010
Expiry—
Test number793575050047
Mileage143,117 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
FailFront Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
FailFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
DangerousBattery insecure
PASSED · 24 Oct 2008
Test date24 Oct 2008
Expiry23 Oct 2009
Test number310248798277
Mileage113,147 mi
FAILED · 17 Oct 2008
Test date17 Oct 2008
Expiry—
Test number201859588277
Mileage113,147 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2007
Test date4 Oct 2007
Expiry3 Oct 2008
Test number920507077287
Mileage111,409 mi
FAILED · 28 Sep 2007
Test date28 Sep 2007
Expiry—
Test number950641177257
Mileage111,408 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Enteredvarious areas of corrision started or welding from inside vehicle
User Enterednearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
User Enteredrear chasis heavily corroded
User EnteredBattery insecure