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GOLF · Silver

BN07 LWO
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Oct 2025
First reg6 Mar 2007
Mileage168,937 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 September 2025.

PASSED · 6 Sep 2024
Test date6 Sep 2024
Expiry1 Oct 2025
Test number463801647386
Mileage168,937 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 6 Sep 2024
Test date6 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number255628676142
Mileage168,937 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2023
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry1 Oct 2024
Test number649018974145
Mileage163,430 mi
FAILED · 27 Sep 2023
Test date27 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number165764685938
Mileage163,422 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry14 Sep 2023
Test number255455517085
Mileage152,118 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion to areas of vehicle underside / floor and chassis
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorystone chip to windscreen
AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp water ingress
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number705454119716
Mileage152,118 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion to areas of vehicle underside / floor and chassis
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorystone chip to windscreen
AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp water ingress
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 10 Sep 2021
Test date10 Sep 2021
Expiry9 Sep 2022
Test number209342541246
Mileage144,349 mi
Advisoryengine covers / undertrays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisorysmall stone chips windscreen
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 9 Sep 2021
Test date9 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number750079668200
Mileage144,349 mi
Advisoryengine covers / undertrays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisorysmall stone chips windscreen
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2020
Test date29 Aug 2020
Expiry28 Aug 2021
Test number319997714916
Mileage133,257 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry13 Aug 2020
Test number699694885411
Mileage127,375 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryupper stop light inoperative
FAILED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number752335137888
Mileage127,375 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryupper stop light inoperative
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry5 May 2019
Test number844893646798
Mileage117,674 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisoryengine management light on dash
PASSED · 6 May 2017
Test date6 May 2017
Expiry5 May 2018
Test number949321811640
Mileage105,957 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Apr 2017
Test date28 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number790403075874
Mileage105,949 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Apr 2016
Test date9 Apr 2016
Expiry8 Apr 2017
Test number376237734855
Mileage87,859 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisoryslight brake binding offside rear brake
FAILED · 9 Apr 2016
Test date9 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number896092715656
Mileage87,859 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisoryslight brake binding offside rear brake
PASSED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry31 Mar 2016
Test number689941195055
Mileage79,053 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 20 Mar 2014
Test date20 Mar 2014
Expiry19 Mar 2015
Test number259869374007
Mileage68,548 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 20 Mar 2014
Test date20 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number785749874083
Mileage68,548 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2013
Test date4 Mar 2013
Expiry6 Mar 2014
Test number865653163007
Mileage58,770 mi
PASSED · 21 Feb 2012
Test date21 Feb 2012
Expiry6 Mar 2013
Test number885412052047
Mileage49,180 mi
PASSED · 8 Feb 2011
Test date8 Feb 2011
Expiry6 Mar 2012
Test number147509331072
Mileage38,443 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2010
Test date9 Feb 2010
Expiry6 Mar 2011
Test number720380240019
Mileage28,508 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)