VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF · Black
Test date9 Mar 2025
Expiry10 Mar 2026
Test number376709330262
Mileage351,175 mi
Advisorycorrosion to all under-floor components
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Mar 2026
First reg27 Oct 2003
Mileage351,175 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
22 years and 8 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 20 August 2025.
Test date9 Mar 2024
Expiry10 Mar 2025
Test number606631210661
Mileage350,782 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion to all under-floor components
Test date11 Mar 2023
Expiry10 Mar 2024
Test number480028683724
Mileage346,534 mi
Advisorylight corrosion to all underfloor components
Test date8 Mar 2022
Expiry9 Mar 2023
Test number859126497225
Mileage343,132 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number836579623593
Mileage343,132 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mountin (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Test date10 Mar 2021
Expiry9 Mar 2022
Test number580860302712
Mileage342,394 mi
Test date10 Mar 2021
Expiry—
Test number644519949715
Mileage342,394 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorService brake excessively binding Offside and Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear brake discs in very poor condition
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date4 Feb 2020
Expiry7 Feb 2021
Test number520914830327
Mileage341,975 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycorrosion on the underside,including some components,but not yet excessive
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront exhaust mount rubbers poor
AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has lift when the car is raised
Test date4 Feb 2020
Expiry—
Test number328421506856
Mileage341,975 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi included (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycorrosion on the underside,including some components,but not yet excessive
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront exhaust mount rubbers poor
AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has lift when the car is raised
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on the mirror,may cause damage to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))
Test date8 Feb 2019
Expiry7 Feb 2020
Test number767273881120
Mileage337,997 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Test date2 Feb 2019
Expiry—
Test number704395208578
Mileage337,997 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Test date25 Jan 2018
Expiry5 Feb 2019
Test number320388178343
Mileage335,416 mi
Advisoryn/s/f wing corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
Test date23 Jan 2018
Expiry—
Test number625930525034
Mileage335,393 mi
Advisoryn/s/f wing corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from the mirror, may cause damage to remove (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Test date25 Jan 2017
Expiry5 Feb 2018
Test number123071681151
Mileage328,216 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
AdvisoryOil leak
Test date25 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number731629016517
Mileage328,216 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/worn (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/worn (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Test date30 Jan 2016
Expiry5 Feb 2017
Test number532835782458
Mileage323,286 mi
Advisoryoil leak
Test date29 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number395878552486
Mileage323,286 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisorycoolant leak,radiator
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test date26 Jan 2015
Expiry5 Feb 2016
Test number216936625062
Mileage302,336 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date26 Jan 2015
Expiry—
Test number535356425084
Mileage302,336 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredOil leak
Test date5 Feb 2014
Expiry5 Feb 2015
Test number318176834092
Mileage280,342 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date3 Feb 2014
Expiry—
Test number325264134011
Mileage280,198 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date28 Jan 2013
Expiry5 Feb 2014
Test number706888623062
Mileage262,749 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredexhaust front pipe rubber mountings broken,but still secure
Test date28 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number547328523029
Mileage262,749 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredexhaust front pipe rubber mountings broken,but still secure
User Enteredexhaust middle section slightly corroded
Test date23 Jan 2012
Expiry—
Test number207113022028
Mileage241,134 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Test date23 Jan 2012
Expiry5 Feb 2013
Test number255213622091
Mileage241,134 mi
Test date24 Jan 2011
Expiry5 Feb 2012
Test number405144421056
Mileage220,913 mi
Test date25 Jan 2010
Expiry5 Feb 2011
Test number812595820013
Mileage198,525 mi
Test date25 Jan 2010
Expiry—
Test number980965320026
Mileage198,525 mi
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Test date27 Jan 2009
Expiry5 Feb 2010
Test number271897229089
Mileage177,020 mi
Test date22 Jan 2009
Expiry—
Test number124312229468
Mileage176,608 mi
FailFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date5 Feb 2008
Expiry5 Feb 2009
Test number104606038035
Mileage149,775 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Test date6 Feb 2007
Expiry5 Feb 2008
Test number621077037074
Mileage116,382 mi