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GOLF GT FSI · Silver

EK54 YPA
VOLKSWAGEN EK54 YPA
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Feb 2026
First reg1 Oct 2004
Mileage142,967 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Mar 2026

Vehicle age

21 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 July 2025.

PASSED · 5 Feb 2025
Test date5 Feb 2025
Expiry5 Feb 2026
Test number130421943472
Mileage142,967 mi
AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns of poor quality
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear block bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill feels weak under "finger and thumb" pressure - unable to detect excessive corrosion.
FAILED · 5 Feb 2025
Test date5 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number739986408851
Mileage142,953 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns of poor quality
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear block bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill feels weak under "finger and thumb" pressure - unable to detect excessive corrosion.
PASSED · 2 Feb 2024
Test date2 Feb 2024
Expiry5 Feb 2025
Test number260885698192
Mileage135,313 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
PASSED · 6 Feb 2023
Test date6 Feb 2023
Expiry5 Feb 2024
Test number989084390446
Mileage127,350 mi
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jan 2023
Test date23 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number339914121874
Mileage127,345 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2022
Test date6 Jan 2022
Expiry5 Jan 2023
Test number549852186929
Mileage117,579 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs...... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner track.......... (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses getting poor condition...... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 13 Dec 2021
Test date13 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number492478040783
Mileage117,471 mi
MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps no image beam pattern............ (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamp inop.......... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Lamp showing fault on dash....... (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs badly worn and undercut on inner faces........... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower Arm rear-most bush badly split......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure/ not clipped.......... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre badly worn on inner track.......... (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear tyre badly splitting in tread and worn out of shape......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre badly split in tread poor condition........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryAdv oil level low on engine.......
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and poor condition......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Adv both rear flexi brake hoses getting perished and poor condition....... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2020
Test date19 Nov 2020
Expiry18 Nov 2021
Test number737936939749
Mileage112,751 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 17 Nov 2020
Test date17 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number116074391693
Mileage112,741 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 13 May 2019
Test date13 May 2019
Expiry12 Nov 2020
Test number596362362619
Mileage104,529 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Main Beam Image too High
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2019
Test date10 May 2019
Expiry
Test number759116360015
Mileage104,529 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Main Beam Image too High
DangerousVehicle Wont Start on its Own
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 9 May 2018
Test date9 May 2018
Expiry8 May 2019
Test number954904835029
Mileage101,217 mi
Advisoryfront and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisoryrear subframe moderatly corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryEML light on ,on dash
PASSED · 7 Nov 2017
Test date7 Nov 2017
Expiry16 Nov 2018
Test number231350340421
Mileage100,188 mi
AdvisoryEML light on on dash
FAILED · 7 Nov 2017
Test date7 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number194092378784
Mileage100,185 mi
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryEML light on on dash
PASSED · 7 Nov 2016
Test date7 Nov 2016
Expiry16 Nov 2017
Test number822979632334
Mileage96,582 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 7 Nov 2016
Test date7 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number115539116574
Mileage96,572 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2015
Test date17 Nov 2015
Expiry16 Nov 2016
Test number769812329696
Mileage90,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2014
Test date20 Oct 2014
Expiry19 Oct 2015
Test number678063094223
Mileage80,577 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Sep 2013
Test date27 Sep 2013
Expiry26 Sep 2014
Test number349260673204
Mileage76,709 mi
PASSED · 7 May 2013
Test date7 May 2013
Expiry6 May 2014
Test number149217023111
Mileage74,374 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 28 Apr 2012
Test date28 Apr 2012
Expiry27 Apr 2013
Test number855859412148
Mileage69,843 mi
PASSED · 1 Mar 2011
Test date1 Mar 2011
Expiry5 Mar 2012
Test number976990161051
Mileage59,812 mi
FAILED · 1 Mar 2011
Test date1 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number597540861043
Mileage59,812 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAILED · 4 Mar 2010
Test date4 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number992823360022
Mileage50,343 mi
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2010
Test date4 Mar 2010
Expiry5 Mar 2011
Test number340593560072
Mileage50,343 mi
PASSED · 6 Mar 2009
Test date6 Mar 2009
Expiry5 Mar 2010
Test number134555569094
Mileage41,248 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2009
Test date3 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number873562569023
Mileage41,248 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2008
Test date3 Mar 2008
Expiry2 Mar 2009
Test number572433868026
Mileage32,417 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)