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GOLF · Silver

DG52 ENM
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Aug 2025
First reg27 Sep 2002
Mileage187,716 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 April 2026.

FAILED · 22 Aug 2025
Test date22 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number776583691057
Mileage187,716 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside 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))
MajorOffside 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2024
Test date23 Aug 2024
Expiry22 Aug 2025
Test number197039138159
Mileage178,431 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorybrake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle
FAILED · 6 Aug 2024
Test date6 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number925084198286
Mileage178,416 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorybrake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle
PASSED · 27 Jul 2023
Test date27 Jul 2023
Expiry26 Jul 2024
Test number958290546473
Mileage171,235 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jul 2022
Test date15 Jul 2022
Expiry14 Jul 2023
Test number955990647244
Mileage164,688 mi
FAILED · 15 Jul 2022
Test date15 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number993414406323
Mileage164,688 mi
PrsExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2021
Test date13 Jul 2021
Expiry12 Jul 2022
Test number941201327892
Mileage159,288 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2020
Test date27 Jul 2020
Expiry14 Aug 2021
Test number313362445777
Mileage154,787 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 27 Jul 2020
Test date27 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number247936416549
Mileage154,786 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry14 Aug 2020
Test number254683770019
Mileage152,104 mi
PASSED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry14 Aug 2019
Test number739991438201
Mileage149,044 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number332927534453
Mileage149,042 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2017
Test date15 Aug 2017
Expiry14 Aug 2018
Test number511084462164
Mileage146,240 mi
FAILED · 14 Aug 2017
Test date14 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number798491652731
Mileage146,238 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisorynearside front tyre bold on inner edge
FailFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2016
Test date4 Jul 2016
Expiry28 Jul 2017
Test number457910658788
Mileage140,573 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 Jul 2016
Test date1 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number544845011057
Mileage140,568 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2015
Test date6 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number726327685132
Mileage125,201 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredrear exhaust mount snapped
PASSED · 29 Jul 2014
Test date29 Jul 2014
Expiry28 Jul 2015
Test number397750214217
Mileage111,017 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredboth front anti-roll bar bushes worn
User Enteredboth rear axle bushes splitting
FAILED · 29 Jul 2014
Test date29 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number328710714265
Mileage111,017 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredboth front anti-roll bar bushes worn
User Enteredboth rear axle bushes splitting
PASSED · 11 Oct 2013
Test date11 Oct 2013
Expiry25 Oct 2014
Test number308894983491
Mileage103,750 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry25 Oct 2013
Test number777543092239
Mileage94,245 mi
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 13 Oct 2011
Test date13 Oct 2011
Expiry25 Oct 2012
Test number879846981244
Mileage84,525 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2010
Test date18 Oct 2010
Expiry25 Oct 2011
Test number994291890245
Mileage74,051 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2009
Test date20 Oct 2009
Expiry25 Oct 2010
Test number912583799283
Mileage64,521 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2008
Test date10 Oct 2008
Expiry25 Oct 2009
Test number790234788295
Mileage55,608 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
User EnteredSmall cut in nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords .
PASSED · 8 Oct 2007
Test date8 Oct 2007
Expiry25 Oct 2008
Test number530711887211
Mileage46,887 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2006
Test date18 Oct 2006
Expiry25 Oct 2007
Test number814381596298
Mileage36,896 mi