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GOLF · Silver

F234 ABV
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Aug 2025
First reg8 Apr 1989
Mileage186,873 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

37 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 September 2025.

PASSED · 6 Aug 2024
Test date6 Aug 2024
Expiry5 Aug 2025
Test number853299161334
Mileage186,873 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2023
Test date22 Jul 2023
Expiry21 Jul 2024
Test number581811840743
Mileage185,445 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
PASSED · 4 May 2019
Test date4 May 2019
Expiry3 Nov 2020
Test number954331012675
Mileage185,033 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2015
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry10 Apr 2016
Test number347571405107
Mileage184,219 mi
AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2014
Test date21 Feb 2014
Expiry20 Feb 2015
Test number459412754087
Mileage179,882 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
PASSED · 2 Feb 2013
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry1 Feb 2014
Test number535173233019
Mileage175,188 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 2 Feb 2013
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number679823433065
Mileage175,187 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2011
Test date16 Mar 2011
Expiry15 Mar 2012
Test number149775671476
Mileage174,311 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredn/s/f track rod end gaitor split
User Enteredunable to check outer sills
User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f lower arm inner back bushes in poor condition
User Enteredfront brake discs have surface corrossion
User Enteredengine leaking water
User Entereddampness around fuel pump and rear brake calipers
User Enteredsurface corrossioon on sill to floor seams
User Enteredsurface corrossion on rear box sections
User Enteredevidence of filler in n/s and o/s front floor pans
FAILED · 16 Mar 2011
Test date16 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number758145371067
Mileage174,311 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredn/s/f track rod end gaitor split
User Enteredunable to check outer sills
User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f lower arm inner back bushes in poor condition
User Enteredfront brake discs have surface corrossion
User Enteredengine leaking water
User Entereddampness around fuel pump and rear brake calipers
User Enteredsurface corrossioon on sill to floor seams
User Enteredsurface corrossion on rear box sections
User Enteredevidence of filler in n/s and o/s front floor pans
PASSED · 15 Aug 2009
Test date15 Aug 2009
Expiry14 Aug 2010
Test number650297929207
Mileage172,358 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
User Entereddrivers seat has slight play in runners
FAILED · 13 Aug 2009
Test date13 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number390795729456
Mileage172,355 mi
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredall exhaust rubber mountings are slightly deteriorated
User EnteredNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
User Entereddrivers seat has slight play in runners
PASSED · 5 Jul 2008
Test date5 Jul 2008
Expiry4 Jul 2009
Test number471997788121
Mileage170,654 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryInner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredno rear seats fitted at time of test
User Enteredsigns of a previous fuel leak from pump. no leak at time of test
User Enteredhandbrake cables deteriating
FAILED · 5 Jul 2008
Test date5 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number790447588136
Mileage170,654 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryInner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredno rear seats fitted at time of test
User Enteredsigns of a previous fuel leak from pump. no leak at time of test
User Enteredhandbrake cables deteriating
FAILED · 24 May 2008
Test date24 May 2008
Expiry
Test number991035348187
Mileage170,611 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredSigns of a fuel leak from pump area in the past but not leaking at time of test
PASSED · 11 May 2007
Test date11 May 2007
Expiry10 May 2008
Test number562281237169
Mileage160,640 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2006
Test date8 Apr 2006
Expiry28 Apr 2007
Test number511868996094
Mileage151,438 mi