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GOLF · Black

BG53 TXP
MOTValid
MOT due28 Dec 2026
First reg1 Feb 2004
Mileage209,996 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 June 2026.

PASSED · 29 Dec 2025
Test date29 Dec 2025
Expiry28 Dec 2026
Test number771416905673
Mileage209,996 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front C,V boot attached with tie wraps
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight play
FAILED · 13 Oct 2025
Test date13 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number790180946536
Mileage209,986 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Apr 2025
Test date9 Apr 2025
Expiry—
Test number754471753847
Mileage209,923 mi
MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Apr 2024
Test date2 Apr 2024
Expiry1 Apr 2025
Test number449356836093
Mileage207,190 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))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry27 Mar 2024
Test number235733772652
Mileage197,546 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number616887002059
Mileage197,546 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2022
Test date28 Mar 2022
Expiry27 Mar 2023
Test number335127999309
Mileage193,851 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2022
Test date28 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number750480980159
Mileage193,851 mi
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 23 Mar 2021
Test date23 Mar 2021
Expiry22 Mar 2022
Test number222541112310
Mileage190,235 mi
PASSED · 16 Mar 2020
Test date16 Mar 2020
Expiry21 Mar 2021
Test number906437180134
Mileage186,275 mi
PASSED · 18 Mar 2019
Test date18 Mar 2019
Expiry21 Mar 2020
Test number662462688859
Mileage175,369 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2018
Test date22 Mar 2018
Expiry21 Mar 2019
Test number381006502951
Mileage162,032 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 25 May 2017
Test date25 May 2017
Expiry3 Jun 2018
Test number254017882465
Mileage159,299 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2016
Test date23 May 2016
Expiry3 Jun 2017
Test number600399329960
Mileage151,227 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2015
Test date4 Jun 2015
Expiry3 Jun 2016
Test number269065855408
Mileage140,088 mi
PASSED · 28 Apr 2014
Test date28 Apr 2014
Expiry27 Apr 2015
Test number486408314167
Mileage132,790 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry26 Mar 2014
Test number289026183016
Mileage125,133 mi
FAILED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number418366283005
Mileage125,133 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2011
Test date21 Dec 2011
Expiry22 Dec 2012
Test number948945851377
Mileage117,260 mi
PASSED · 1 Dec 2010
Test date1 Dec 2010
Expiry22 Dec 2011
Test number363925630324
Mileage95,082 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 23 Dec 2009
Test date23 Dec 2009
Expiry22 Dec 2010
Test number584037759316
Mileage81,676 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2008
Test date22 Dec 2008
Expiry21 Dec 2009
Test number992817658359
Mileage67,197 mi
PASSED · 6 Feb 2008
Test date6 Feb 2008
Expiry18 Feb 2009
Test number112667038433
Mileage50,495 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2007
Test date19 Feb 2007
Expiry18 Feb 2008
Test number891630857074
Mileage33,456 mi