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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF GT TDI · Black

FM53 URL
VOLKSWAGEN FM53 URL
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Nov 2025
First reg1 Feb 2004
Mileage177,981 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due14 Jun 2024

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 1 February 2026.

PASSED · 8 Nov 2024
Test date8 Nov 2024
Expiry7 Nov 2025
Test number146215967368
Mileage177,981 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2023
Test date8 Nov 2023
Expiry7 Nov 2024
Test number578149247478
Mileage176,444 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 8 Nov 2023
Test date8 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number402707844167
Mileage176,444 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PrsBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2022
Test date14 Oct 2022
Expiry13 Oct 2023
Test number316193899184
Mileage173,888 mi
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number789091808273
Mileage173,381 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2021
Test date27 Jul 2021
Expiry3 Aug 2022
Test number381342535428
Mileage167,240 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2020
Test date4 Aug 2020
Expiry3 Aug 2021
Test number879932554338
Mileage163,095 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2019
Test date3 Aug 2019
Expiry2 Aug 2020
Test number549457033196
Mileage159,682 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2019
Test date3 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number102030095334
Mileage159,678 mi
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (brakes spongy) (1.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED · 5 Nov 2016
Test date5 Nov 2016
Expiry4 Nov 2017
Test number342510851821
Mileage151,829 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2015
Test date30 Jul 2015
Expiry29 Jul 2016
Test number718101015297
Mileage142,552 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 24 Jul 2014
Test date24 Jul 2014
Expiry26 Jul 2015
Test number499705704247
Mileage132,176 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2013
Test date25 Jul 2013
Expiry26 Jul 2014
Test number789256103243
Mileage125,172 mi
FAILED · 25 Jul 2013
Test date25 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number327656903265
Mileage125,172 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 26 Jul 2012
Test date26 Jul 2012
Expiry26 Jul 2013
Test number629828302262
Mileage117,862 mi
FAILED · 26 Jul 2012
Test date26 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number127558102272
Mileage117,862 mi
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 5 Jul 2011
Test date5 Jul 2011
Expiry26 Jul 2012
Test number766346281166
Mileage107,687 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2010
Test date27 Jul 2010
Expiry26 Jul 2011
Test number130868900292
Mileage98,527 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2009
Test date27 Jul 2009
Expiry26 Jul 2010
Test number574488409272
Mileage87,092 mi
PASSED · 8 Feb 2008
Test date8 Feb 2008
Expiry10 Feb 2009
Test number862179238020
Mileage64,288 mi
PASSED · 8 Feb 2007
Test date8 Feb 2007
Expiry10 Feb 2008
Test number824209337048
Mileage46,948 mi