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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Blue

FX52 RZN
MOTValid
MOT due3 Apr 2027
First reg1 Nov 2002
Mileage86,003 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due17 Dec 2025

Vehicle age

23 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 20 April 2026.

PASSED · 4 Apr 2026
Test date4 Apr 2026
Expiry3 Apr 2027
Test number581848339724
Mileage86,003 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryVehicle undersealed front to rear
PASSED · 8 May 2025
Test date8 May 2025
Expiry15 May 2026
Test number271215211602
Mileage85,500 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront front subframe corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear steel wheel fitted (same size tyre)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2024
Test date24 Apr 2024
Expiry15 May 2025
Test number958991943106
Mileage81,350 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorystructural and suspension components corroded
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Apr 2024
Test date18 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number773951782399
Mileage81,350 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorystructural and suspension components corroded
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 May 2023
Test date16 May 2023
Expiry15 May 2024
Test number474222542053
Mileage75,581 mi
FAILED · 28 Feb 2023
Test date28 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number843546634388
Mileage75,556 mi
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle wont open from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected cant turn wheels left or right when jacked up (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv clip missing but boot still in place
PASSED · 28 Mar 2022
Test date28 Mar 2022
Expiry8 Apr 2023
Test number920350894815
Mileage74,881 mi
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass smashed /cracked
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several brake pipes bubbling under plastic/painted coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront wiper motor not working on fastest speed /intermitant and slow is working ok
PASSED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry8 Apr 2022
Test number465591445511
Mileage73,824 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry8 Apr 2021
Test number548390614336
Mileage72,966 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly at wear marks /worn on outer edge also 195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake lever sticking on calipher ? (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number757844148716
Mileage72,966 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly at wear marks /worn on outer edge also 195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake lever sticking on calipher ? (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end/clearing ok (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split nearly all the way round sleave (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry8 Apr 2020
Test number964347682094
Mileage70,402 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Advisoryexhaust heat shield loose
Advisoryexhaust middle bracket snapped /rattling
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread area nearly on wear marks m195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2018
Test date9 Apr 2018
Expiry8 Apr 2019
Test number321822017598
Mileage68,509 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge also ,195x65x15 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryexhaust heat shield loose around cat area
FAILED · 9 Apr 2018
Test date9 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number766137220068
Mileage68,507 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat nearly snapped in two (7.1.2)
FailNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized on (3.5.1k)
FailNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort at all on ns (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge also ,195x65x15 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryexhaust heat shield loose around cat area
PASSED · 15 Feb 2017
Test date15 Feb 2017
Expiry10 Mar 2018
Test number446382616244
Mileage67,083 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting close to limit,195x65x15 (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 15 Feb 2017
Test date15 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number999287906913
Mileage67,083 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting close to limit,195x65x15 (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
PASSED · 11 Mar 2016
Test date11 Mar 2016
Expiry10 Mar 2017
Test number653340552038
Mileage65,312 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisorynearside rear brake binding slightly
Advisoryoil level close to minimum
PASSED · 26 Feb 2015
Test date26 Feb 2015
Expiry25 Feb 2016
Test number127677255486
Mileage62,190 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2014
Test date20 Feb 2014
Expiry25 Feb 2015
Test number419781754073
Mileage59,412 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2013
Test date14 Feb 2013
Expiry25 Feb 2014
Test number665095843008
Mileage56,962 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
PASSED · 24 Feb 2012
Test date24 Feb 2012
Expiry25 Feb 2013
Test number428825052022
Mileage54,232 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry25 Feb 2012
Test number679101841012
Mileage50,926 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)
User Enteredrear brake discs worn
User Enteredboth rear brakes slightly binding
PASSED · 5 Feb 2010
Test date5 Feb 2010
Expiry25 Feb 2011
Test number101056730094
Mileage48,086 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry25 Feb 2010
Test number893077759036
Mileage45,501 mi
FAILED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number251947559085
Mileage45,501 mi
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2008
Test date16 Feb 2008
Expiry23 Feb 2009
Test number264217248020
Mileage43,125 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2007
Test date24 Feb 2007
Expiry23 Feb 2008
Test number373275457050
Mileage40,001 mi
PASSED · 17 Feb 2006
Test date17 Feb 2006
Expiry16 Feb 2007
Test number644788246043
Mileage32,016 mi