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GOLF · Silver

G11R HX
MOTValid
MOT due3 Jul 2026
First reg25 Jan 1991
Mileage159,128 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

35 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 August 2025.

PASSED · 2 Jul 2025
Test date2 Jul 2025
Expiry3 Jul 2026
Test number643298029636
Mileage159,128 mi
AdvisorySurface rust in places
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2024
Test date4 Jul 2024
Expiry3 Jul 2025
Test number885622960314
Mileage159,036 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2022
Test date18 Jan 2022
Expiry25 Jan 2023
Test number552240742199
Mileage158,885 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryoffside rear axle bush worn
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorysurface rust offside rear sill
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jan 2022
Test date10 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number330573396942
Mileage158,828 mi
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryoffside rear axle bush worn
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorysurface rust offside rear sill
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring missing (1.1.17 (a))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2021
Test date26 Jan 2021
Expiry25 Jan 2022
Test number898576130537
Mileage156,537 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2019
Test date11 Mar 2019
Expiry10 Mar 2020
Test number171384343231
Mileage155,869 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2018
Test date9 Mar 2018
Expiry8 Mar 2019
Test number478435515420
Mileage155,455 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryboth front tyres perished
FAILED · 26 Feb 2018
Test date26 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number937251017702
Mileage155,455 mi
FailCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryboth front tyres perished
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2017
Test date21 Feb 2017
Expiry20 Feb 2018
Test number794172219644
Mileage152,631 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 17 Feb 2017
Test date17 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number626557404421
Mileage152,631 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2016
Test date27 Jan 2016
Expiry19 Feb 2017
Test number833738072849
Mileage148,449 mi
AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)
FAILED · 22 Jan 2016
Test date22 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number323565677581
Mileage148,449 mi
AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)
FailTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2015
Test date20 Feb 2015
Expiry19 Feb 2016
Test number947241755024
Mileage145,396 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
FAILED · 18 Feb 2015
Test date18 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number186989545076
Mileage145,396 mi
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 14 Jan 2014
Test date14 Jan 2014
Expiry13 Jan 2015
Test number249094614034
Mileage142,176 mi
FAILED · 10 Jan 2014
Test date10 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number476640414091
Mileage142,176 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
PASSED · 3 Jan 2013
Test date3 Jan 2013
Expiry10 Jan 2014
Test number466433103028
Mileage139,854 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2012
Test date11 Jan 2012
Expiry10 Jan 2013
Test number977211212037
Mileage137,102 mi
User Enteredunable to gain access to osr door / nail in osr tyre / both rear tyres deteriorating / slight binding osr wheel / hand brake high
User Enteredsigns of blue smoke from exhaust
FAILED · 10 Jan 2012
Test date10 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number159660212495
Mileage137,102 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
User Enteredunable to gain access to osr door / nail in osr tyre / both rear tyres deteriorating / slight binding osr wheel / hand brake high
User Enteredsigns of blue smoke from exhaust
PASSED · 6 Jan 2011
Test date6 Jan 2011
Expiry7 Jan 2012
Test number455646501062
Mileage133,659 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Jan 2010
Test date6 Jan 2010
Expiry7 Jan 2011
Test number840036900093
Mileage129,715 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User Enteredoff side door wil not open from out side
User Enteredengine coolant leak
PASSED · 6 Jan 2009
Test date6 Jan 2009
Expiry7 Jan 2010
Test number813256409091
Mileage123,481 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2008
Test date7 Jan 2008
Expiry7 Jan 2009
Test number410667608037
Mileage116,996 mi
PASSED · 8 Jan 2007
Test date8 Jan 2007
Expiry7 Jan 2008
Test number110698507452
Mileage114,208 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)