VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

DA53 DPX

MOTExpired

MOT due26 Feb 2024

First reg30 Sep 2003

Mileage161,259 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 November 2025.

FAILED · 2 Apr 2024

Test date2 Apr 2024

Expiry—

Test number201025469050

Mileage161,259 mi

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle advise closer inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 27 Feb 2023

Test date27 Feb 2023

Expiry26 Feb 2024

Test number672880950162

Mileage154,006 mi

PASSED · 2 Feb 2022

Test date2 Feb 2022

Expiry8 Feb 2023

Test number529111776085

Mileage151,315 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole /clamp (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer cover detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner damage to sill

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 2 Feb 2022

Test date2 Feb 2022

Expiry—

Test number843504341008

Mileage151,314 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole /clamp (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer cover detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner damage to sill

MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 26 Jan 2021

Test date26 Jan 2021

Expiry8 Feb 2022

Test number968582993515

Mileage144,427 mi

MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 7 Feb 2020

Test date7 Feb 2020

Expiry8 Feb 2021

Test number386873184479

Mileage137,753 mi

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 31 Jan 2019

Test date31 Jan 2019

Expiry8 Feb 2020

Test number941963607524

Mileage128,847 mi

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Inner tie rod slight play

FAILED · 31 Jan 2019

Test date31 Jan 2019

Expiry—

Test number929270832965

Mileage128,847 mi

DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Inner tie rod slight play

PASSED · 29 Jan 2018

Test date29 Jan 2018

Expiry8 Feb 2019

Test number449275607840

Mileage122,216 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS

FAILED · 29 Jan 2018

Test date29 Jan 2018

Expiry—

Test number997993547367

Mileage122,216 mi

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS

PASSED · 18 Jan 2017

Test date18 Jan 2017

Expiry8 Feb 2018

Test number358176044969

Mileage112,514 mi

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

PASSED · 3 Feb 2016

Test date3 Feb 2016

Expiry8 Feb 2017

Test number605442067736

Mileage104,082 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside both and nearside rear tiers heavily cracked

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 9 Feb 2015

Test date9 Feb 2015

Expiry8 Feb 2016

Test number388290445025

Mileage94,783 mi

FAILED · 9 Feb 2015

Test date9 Feb 2015

Expiry—

Test number126890545062

Mileage94,783 mi

FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAILED · 27 Sep 2013

Test date27 Sep 2013

Expiry—

Test number228600973243

Mileage91,742 mi

PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 27 Sep 2013

Test date27 Sep 2013

Expiry30 Sep 2014

Test number378220573203

Mileage91,742 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 28 Sep 2012

Test date28 Sep 2012

Expiry30 Sep 2013

Test number657322372230

Mileage89,892 mi

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 28 Sep 2011

Test date28 Sep 2011

Expiry30 Sep 2012

Test number667071971240

Mileage84,598 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 17 Sep 2010

Test date17 Sep 2010

Expiry30 Sep 2011

Test number360460560231

Mileage77,646 mi

PASSED · 24 Sep 2009

Test date24 Sep 2009

Expiry30 Sep 2010

Test number283027669223

Mileage66,614 mi

User Enteredtyres worn on inner edges

PASSED · 19 Sep 2008

Test date19 Sep 2008

Expiry30 Sep 2009

Test number663083468224

Mileage55,521 mi

PASSED · 18 Sep 2007

Test date18 Sep 2007

Expiry30 Sep 2008

Test number352541867243

Mileage47,494 mi

PASSED · 29 Sep 2006

Test date29 Sep 2006

Expiry30 Sep 2007

Test number461742276250

Mileage39,724 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)