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GOLF · Red

E320 EFO
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Mar 2026
First reg1 Feb 1988
Mileage68,392 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Mar 2026

Vehicle age

38 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 October 2025.

PASSED · 19 Mar 2025
Test date19 Mar 2025
Expiry18 Mar 2026
Test number121263969595
Mileage68,392 mi
FAILED · 17 Mar 2025
Test date17 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number201647593416
Mileage68,387 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2024
Test date14 Mar 2024
Expiry15 Mar 2025
Test number584821044051
Mileage67,924 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2023
Test date16 Mar 2023
Expiry15 Mar 2024
Test number669407534242
Mileage67,543 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2023
Test date15 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number476509616402
Mileage67,539 mi
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry15 Mar 2023
Test number656365463848
Mileage67,042 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number379369266357
Mileage67,014 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Mar 2021
Test date2 Mar 2021
Expiry5 Mar 2022
Test number861077030420
Mileage66,173 mi
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))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2020
Test date6 Mar 2020
Expiry5 Mar 2021
Test number756132025731
Mileage64,022 mi
PASSED · 21 Feb 2019
Test date21 Feb 2019
Expiry4 Mar 2020
Test number633520751596
Mileage60,412 mi
AdvisorySlight play both rear wheel bearings .
FAILED · 20 Feb 2019
Test date20 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number769877318093
Mileage60,412 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box split both ends . (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySlight play both rear wheel bearings .
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry4 Mar 2019
Test number888600440499
Mileage57,856 mi
PASSED · 25 Jul 2017
Test date25 Jul 2017
Expiry24 Jul 2018
Test number684061940707
Mileage57,703 mi
PASSED · 10 Feb 2016
Test date10 Feb 2016
Expiry9 Feb 2017
Test number457359060492
Mileage57,145 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 4 Feb 2016
Test date4 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number272297874000
Mileage57,145 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2015
Test date6 Feb 2015
Expiry5 Feb 2016
Test number705477935078
Mileage56,442 mi
PASSED · 29 Jan 2014
Test date29 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Feb 2015
Test number815139424007
Mileage55,460 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2013
Test date31 Jan 2013
Expiry1 Feb 2014
Test number357481533087
Mileage54,802 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2012
Test date2 Feb 2012
Expiry1 Feb 2013
Test number779843132008
Mileage53,453 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 26 Jan 2012
Test date26 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number426536922001
Mileage53,453 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 1 Feb 2011
Test date1 Feb 2011
Expiry31 Jan 2012
Test number195982931072
Mileage52,087 mi
FAILED · 20 Jan 2011
Test date20 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number115820921052
Mileage52,087 mi
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2010
Test date29 Jan 2010
Expiry28 Jan 2011
Test number300509620045
Mileage51,223 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2009
Test date21 Jan 2009
Expiry25 Jan 2010
Test number433061929081
Mileage50,441 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2008
Test date21 Jan 2008
Expiry25 Jan 2009
Test number461781628081
Mileage49,712 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2007
Test date26 Jan 2007
Expiry25 Jan 2008
Test number530296727045
Mileage48,747 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2006
Test date24 Jan 2006
Expiry23 Jan 2007
Test number251654626076
Mileage47,662 mi
User Enterednearside front bottom ball joint boot split