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GOLF · Blue

EF06 BHU
MOTValid
MOT due16 Aug 2026
First reg30 May 2006
Mileage198,797 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 January 2026.

PASSED · 8 Aug 2025
Test date8 Aug 2025
Expiry16 Aug 2026
Test number222624660736
Mileage198,797 mi
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2024
Test date3 Aug 2024
Expiry16 Aug 2025
Test number875156421876
Mileage183,913 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2023
Test date16 Aug 2023
Expiry16 Aug 2024
Test number379969007219
Mileage173,011 mi
Advisoryadvise handbrake does not lock up
Advisoryadvise handbrake travel slightly long
AdvisoryLower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryadvise fuel cooler slightly insecure front mount broken
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2022
Test date13 Aug 2022
Expiry16 Aug 2023
Test number369338824886
Mileage170,084 mi
AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
Advisorysuspension components surface rust
AdvisoryExhaust emits smoke during acceleration and passed emission test
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry16 Aug 2022
Test number757996343052
Mileage167,641 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2020
Test date17 Aug 2020
Expiry16 Aug 2021
Test number552731772900
Mileage167,079 mi
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2019
Test date12 Jul 2019
Expiry2 Aug 2020
Test number946624920925
Mileage166,201 mi
AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 12 Jul 2019
Test date12 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number372442154475
Mileage166,201 mi
AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
Advisoryboth front tyres very thin on inner edges
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords main tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry2 Aug 2019
Test number514211906919
Mileage159,195 mi
FAILED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry—
Test number845384801391
Mileage150,195 mi
MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))
MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced on main beam (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2017
Test date2 Aug 2017
Expiry2 Aug 2018
Test number935291661143
Mileage149,934 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2016
Test date3 Aug 2016
Expiry2 Aug 2017
Test number548038414454
Mileage139,896 mi
Advisorystone chip in windscreen ok at present may travel in time
PASSED · 25 Jul 2015
Test date25 Jul 2015
Expiry27 Jul 2016
Test number827996205282
Mileage130,372 mi
PASSED · 28 Jul 2014
Test date28 Jul 2014
Expiry27 Jul 2015
Test number786079604270
Mileage118,014 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 May 2013
Test date30 May 2013
Expiry1 Jun 2014
Test number576710153135
Mileage114,948 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2013
Test date28 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number138058343184
Mileage114,948 mi
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 29 May 2012
Test date29 May 2012
Expiry1 Jun 2013
Test number105540652176
Mileage103,028 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredslight stepping and wear on inside tread area of both rear tyres
User Enteredfront tyres wearing low on inside tread area
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 23 May 2011
Test date23 May 2011
Expiry1 Jun 2012
Test number915683141152
Mileage85,829 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry1 Jun 2011
Test number291663450118
Mileage70,513 mi
FAILED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry—
Test number244003150461
Mileage—
FailOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 14 May 2009
Test date14 May 2009
Expiry30 May 2010
Test number110814039182
Mileage55,890 mi