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B553 VAG
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Apr 2026
First reg17 Sep 1984
Mileage75,349 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

41 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 September 2025.

PASSED · 28 Apr 2025
Test date28 Apr 2025
Expiry27 Apr 2026
Test number227056828756
Mileage75,349 mi
Advisoryfuel pipe perishing from tank to filter
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks from both rocker top gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bolt to hydro kit only just through on nylock nut
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bolt on hydro kit only just through on nylock nut
AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose fouls the wheel slightly on full lock
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2024
Test date15 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number480397605875
Mileage75,342 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached piston nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2022
Test date9 Aug 2022
Expiry8 Aug 2023
Test number298729371958
Mileage75,070 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to rear drums (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryall underside of vehicle undersealed
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 4 Aug 2022
Test date4 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number997907797389
Mileage75,038 mi
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to rear drums (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryall underside of vehicle undersealed
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2021
Test date16 Jun 2021
Expiry15 Jun 2022
Test number571341052840
Mileage74,703 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryall underside of vehicle undersealed
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 12 May 2020
Test date12 May 2020
Expiry11 May 2021
Test number292245377803
Mileage74,561 mi
FAILED · 12 May 2020
Test date12 May 2020
Expiry
Test number272127180060
Mileage74,561 mi
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Jun 2019
Test date5 Jun 2019
Expiry21 Jun 2020
Test number746409265144
Mileage73,305 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2018
Test date22 Jun 2018
Expiry21 Jun 2019
Test number942261965437
Mileage71,862 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from main to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycorrosion across front valance
Advisoryslight corrosion at rear of vehicle
FAILED · 8 Jun 2018
Test date8 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number545155649705
Mileage71,857 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from main to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycorrosion across front valance
Advisoryslight corrosion at rear of vehicle
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6% (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 9 May 2016
Test date9 May 2016
Expiry12 May 2017
Test number137111570266
Mileage71,160 mi
Advisorysigns of slight corrosion on front valance
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisorysigns of slight cracking on both rear tires
Advisorysigns of slight corrosion around offside rear of vehicle
PASSED · 13 May 2015
Test date13 May 2015
Expiry12 May 2016
Test number428903235190
Mileage69,396 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry2 May 2015
Test number937410624154
Mileage57,189 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 3 May 2013
Test date3 May 2013
Expiry2 May 2014
Test number616213223101
Mileage47,072 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry20 Mar 2013
Test number958991382017
Mileage46,062 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredCorroded hole o/s/r bumper no sharp edges.
User EnteredCoolant pipes (underside) corroded.
User EnteredLoose nut on n/s exhaust manifold flange to head.
User EnteredCracks in tread n/s/f tyre(no cords exposed).
FAILED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number127101482426
Mileage46,062 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredCorroded hole o/s/r bumper no sharp edges.
User EnteredCoolant pipes (underside) corroded.
User EnteredLoose nut on n/s exhaust manifold flange to head.
User EnteredCracks in tread n/s/f tyre(no cords exposed).
PASSED · 29 Nov 2007
Test date29 Nov 2007
Expiry28 Nov 2008
Test number892513337317
Mileage45,673 mi
FAILED · 28 Nov 2007
Test date28 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number502082437366
Mileage45,673 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2006
Test date20 Oct 2006
Expiry19 Oct 2007
Test number770753496257
Mileage44,994 mi
PASSED · 8 Oct 2005
Test date8 Oct 2005
Expiry7 Oct 2006
Test number383581285218
Mileage44,152 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)