VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Gold

FL53 OFA

MOTValid

MOT due23 Jul 2026

First reg25 Sep 2003

Mileage77,264 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 September 2025.

PASSED · 24 Jul 2025

Test date24 Jul 2025

Expiry23 Jul 2026

Test number401346007834

Mileage77,264 mi

AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryFront Subframe heavy corrosion

AdvisoryRear Subframe heavy corrosion

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + Body heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + body heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryVery heavy and general corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

FAILED · 24 Jul 2025

Test date24 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number790545465265

Mileage77,264 mi

MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryFront Subframe heavy corrosion

AdvisoryRear Subframe heavy corrosion

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + Body heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + body heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryVery heavy and general corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

PASSED · 2 Oct 2024

Test date2 Oct 2024

Expiry1 Oct 2025

Test number401728420411

Mileage76,765 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

PASSED · 29 Sep 2023

Test date29 Sep 2023

Expiry28 Sep 2024

Test number765736954701

Mileage75,942 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorygeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 21 Sep 2022

Test date21 Sep 2022

Expiry28 Sep 2023

Test number952350727277

Mileage75,114 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

PASSED · 22 Sep 2021

Test date22 Sep 2021

Expiry28 Sep 2022

Test number279734227337

Mileage73,953 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

PASSED · 14 Sep 2020

Test date14 Sep 2020

Expiry28 Sep 2021

Test number928196223868

Mileage70,878 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 20 Sep 2019

Test date20 Sep 2019

Expiry28 Sep 2020

Test number229628851454

Mileage69,534 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 20 Sep 2019

Test date20 Sep 2019

Expiry—

Test number169761077101

Mileage69,534 mi

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 14 Sep 2018

Test date14 Sep 2018

Expiry28 Sep 2019

Test number971046469497

Mileage67,846 mi

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 14 Sep 2018

Test date14 Sep 2018

Expiry—

Test number385830473263

Mileage67,845 mi

DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 4 Sep 2017

Test date4 Sep 2017

Expiry28 Sep 2018

Test number846751878354

Mileage65,722 mi

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

PASSED · 26 Sep 2016

Test date26 Sep 2016

Expiry28 Sep 2017

Test number849380090867

Mileage63,862 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Door lock intermittently will not unlock

PASSED · 21 Sep 2015

Test date21 Sep 2015

Expiry28 Sep 2016

Test number675922967645

Mileage61,715 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate peeling (6.3.1d)

Advisoryfuel filter body corroding

PASSED · 19 Sep 2014

Test date19 Sep 2014

Expiry28 Sep 2015

Test number536952064264

Mileage59,420 mi

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

FAILED · 19 Sep 2014

Test date19 Sep 2014

Expiry—

Test number378582764413

Mileage59,420 mi

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

PASSED · 9 Sep 2013

Test date9 Sep 2013

Expiry28 Sep 2014

Test number917462053290

Mileage56,811 mi

PASSED · 6 Sep 2012

Test date6 Sep 2012

Expiry28 Sep 2013

Test number627300052281

Mileage53,323 mi

PASSED · 29 Sep 2011

Test date29 Sep 2011

Expiry28 Sep 2012

Test number308302871482

Mileage49,844 mi

FAILED · 19 Sep 2011

Test date19 Sep 2011

Expiry—

Test number657792761204

Mileage49,672 mi

FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

PASSED · 6 Sep 2010

Test date6 Sep 2010

Expiry25 Sep 2011

Test number440149040275

Mileage45,132 mi

AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enteredcentre silencer mount bracket broken away but still supports system

FAILED · 6 Sep 2010

Test date6 Sep 2010

Expiry—

Test number801529540253

Mileage45,132 mi

FailBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enteredcentre silencer mount bracket broken away but still supports system

PASSED · 27 Aug 2009

Test date27 Aug 2009

Expiry25 Sep 2010

Test number871889439278

Mileage39,729 mi

AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 19 Sep 2008

Test date19 Sep 2008

Expiry25 Sep 2009

Test number133863968296

Mileage35,561 mi

User EnteredREAR WIPER SMEARING

User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT

User EnteredO/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

User EnteredO/S/R TYREGETTING LOW (3MM)

FAILED · 19 Sep 2008

Test date19 Sep 2008

Expiry—

Test number592123668202

Mileage35,561 mi

FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredREAR WIPER SMEARING

User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT

User EnteredO/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

User EnteredO/S/R TYREGETTING LOW (3MM)

PASSED · 20 Sep 2007

Test date20 Sep 2007

Expiry25 Sep 2008

Test number700183867253

Mileage31,316 mi

FAILED · 19 Sep 2007

Test date19 Sep 2007

Expiry—

Test number700202767274

Mileage31,316 mi

FailNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

PASSED · 13 Sep 2006

Test date13 Sep 2006

Expiry25 Sep 2007

Test number311956856491

Mileage24,673 mi

FAILED · 12 Sep 2006

Test date12 Sep 2006

Expiry—

Test number221595856270

Mileage24,673 mi

FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre