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GOLF · Blue

EF51 SYP
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Nov 2025
First reg20 Dec 2001
Mileage155,343 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 November 2025.

PASSED · 6 Nov 2024
Test date6 Nov 2024
Expiry5 Nov 2025
Test number450820645503
Mileage155,343 mi
FAILED · 21 Oct 2024
Test date21 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number631548706365
Mileage155,313 mi
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2023
Test date19 Oct 2023
Expiry20 Oct 2024
Test number119008663923
Mileage151,285 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 18 Oct 2023
Test date18 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number620162687921
Mileage151,282 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2022
Test date21 Oct 2022
Expiry20 Oct 2023
Test number659734290618
Mileage147,928 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 18 Oct 2022
Test date18 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number673555339525
Mileage147,915 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2021
Test date5 Oct 2021
Expiry4 Oct 2022
Test number733712485831
Mileage145,299 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2021
Test date17 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number205652836618
Mileage145,296 mi
MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2020
Test date6 Aug 2020
Expiry5 Aug 2021
Test number691166080863
Mileage142,566 mi
FAILED · 5 Aug 2020
Test date5 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number340275849101
Mileage142,564 mi
AdvisoryE M L light on.
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 19 Jul 2019
Test date19 Jul 2019
Expiry5 Aug 2020
Test number677273764919
Mileage137,316 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2018
Test date29 Jun 2018
Expiry11 Jul 2019
Test number633954159933
Mileage130,776 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jun 2018
Test date29 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number592486965222
Mileage130,773 mi
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2017
Test date12 Jul 2017
Expiry11 Jul 2018
Test number158650729720
Mileage123,867 mi
PASSED · 2 Jul 2016
Test date2 Jul 2016
Expiry11 Jul 2017
Test number413620354022
Mileage116,309 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
FAILED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number119402785162
Mileage106,302 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry11 Jul 2016
Test number325812485123
Mileage106,302 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry11 Jul 2015
Test number448910094128
Mileage99,541 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear bump stop rubbers rotted and fallen down
FAILED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number495530994134
Mileage99,541 mi
FailNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear bump stop rubbers rotted and fallen down
PASSED · 11 Jul 2013
Test date11 Jul 2013
Expiry11 Jul 2014
Test number105282793166
Mileage92,025 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 · 7 Jul 2012
Test date7 Jul 2012
Expiry11 Jul 2013
Test number458569482120
Mileage84,630 mi
PASSED · 12 Jul 2011
Test date12 Jul 2011
Expiry11 Jul 2012
Test number398073891172
Mileage78,823 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2010
Test date9 Sep 2010
Expiry23 Sep 2011
Test number521332150268
Mileage76,106 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2009
Test date24 Sep 2009
Expiry23 Sep 2010
Test number682917169209
Mileage73,078 mi
FAILED · 24 Sep 2009
Test date24 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number303527569431
Mileage73,078 mi
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2008
Test date9 Sep 2008
Expiry8 Sep 2009
Test number314023158269
Mileage69,830 mi
FAILED · 8 Sep 2008
Test date8 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number124642958216
Mileage69,830 mi
FailOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2007
Test date26 Jan 2007
Expiry25 Jan 2008
Test number240316127077
Mileage62,958 mi
User Enteredoffside inner driveshaft boot leaking