VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

G18L GT

MOTExpired

MOT due20 Nov 2025

First reg26 Apr 2001

Mileage147,881 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 November 2025.

FAILED · 24 Oct 2025

Test date24 Oct 2025

Expiry—

Test number247242618710

Mileage147,881 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

MajorBraking system leaking Brake servo hose under inlet manifold split (1.1.3 (d))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 15 Nov 2024

Test date15 Nov 2024

Expiry20 Nov 2025

Test number552043929711

Mileage146,660 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear sections,near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

FAILED · 14 Nov 2024

Test date14 Nov 2024

Expiry—

Test number579954220166

Mileage146,654 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear sections,near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 2 Nov 2023

Test date2 Nov 2023

Expiry20 Nov 2024

Test number100048127823

Mileage145,767 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 2 Nov 2023

Test date2 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number541063079456

Mileage145,767 mi

AdvisoryEngine Management Light On

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 31 Oct 2022

Test date31 Oct 2022

Expiry20 Nov 2023

Test number322276244198

Mileage143,661 mi

Advisoryengine light on

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) possible rack would need to be inspected to see where play is coming from

Advisoryslight oil leak

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 15 Nov 2021

Test date15 Nov 2021

Expiry20 Nov 2022

Test number575897886988

Mileage140,986 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryEML on

FAILED · 15 Nov 2021

Test date15 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number871704700334

Mileage140,986 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryEML on

PASSED · 20 Nov 2020

Test date20 Nov 2020

Expiry20 Nov 2021

Test number813874499548

Mileage136,717 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 19 Nov 2020

Test date19 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number181311917143

Mileage136,710 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

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))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 19 Nov 2019

Test date19 Nov 2019

Expiry20 Nov 2020

Test number939565261954

Mileage132,344 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryCoolant leak offside of engine

AdvisoryEngine malfunction warning light on dash indicating a fault

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))

MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 19 Nov 2019

Test date19 Nov 2019

Expiry—

Test number639968910847

Mileage132,344 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryCoolant leak offside of engine

AdvisoryEngine malfunction warning light on dash indicating a fault

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))

MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 16 Nov 2018

Test date16 Nov 2018

Expiry20 Nov 2019

Test number342454359069

Mileage123,840 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak

FAILED · 15 Nov 2018

Test date15 Nov 2018

Expiry—

Test number439737966277

Mileage123,840 mi

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

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak

PASSED · 21 Nov 2017

Test date21 Nov 2017

Expiry20 Nov 2018

Test number299064527318

Mileage117,046 mi

FAILED · 17 Nov 2017

Test date17 Nov 2017

Expiry—

Test number847567873818

Mileage117,020 mi

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

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

PASSED · 18 Nov 2016

Test date18 Nov 2016

Expiry17 Nov 2017

Test number113419123773

Mileage109,002 mi

AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

FAILED · 18 Nov 2016

Test date18 Nov 2016

Expiry—

Test number333554874730

Mileage109,002 mi

AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PASSED · 21 Jan 2016

Test date21 Jan 2016

Expiry16 Feb 2017

Test number987724684874

Mileage105,206 mi

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

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

FAILED · 21 Jan 2016

Test date21 Jan 2016

Expiry—

Test number115409775739

Mileage105,203 mi

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

FailOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

PASSED · 26 Jan 2015

Test date26 Jan 2015

Expiry16 Feb 2016

Test number726806025088

Mileage98,940 mi

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

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

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FAILED · 26 Jan 2015

Test date26 Jan 2015

Expiry—

Test number858646625028

Mileage98,940 mi

PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

PASSED · 27 Jan 2014

Test date27 Jan 2014

Expiry16 Feb 2015

Test number459637924090

Mileage91,795 mi

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

FAILED · 27 Jan 2014

Test date27 Jan 2014

Expiry—

Test number638217424056

Mileage91,795 mi

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

User Enteredengine mil light

PASSED · 11 Feb 2013

Test date11 Feb 2013

Expiry16 Feb 2014

Test number439662243078

Mileage86,454 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FAILED · 14 Feb 2012

Test date14 Feb 2012

Expiry—

Test number685755542083

Mileage81,892 mi

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

PASSED · 14 Feb 2012

Test date14 Feb 2012

Expiry16 Feb 2013

Test number868595142042

Mileage81,892 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

PASSED · 17 Feb 2011

Test date17 Feb 2011

Expiry16 Feb 2012

Test number365038641035

Mileage75,870 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

PASSED · 17 Feb 2010

Test date17 Feb 2010

Expiry16 Feb 2011

Test number813848240017

Mileage68,143 mi

FAILED · 16 Feb 2010

Test date16 Feb 2010

Expiry—

Test number603517140009

Mileage68,143 mi

FailNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PASSED · 17 Apr 2009

Test date17 Apr 2009

Expiry23 Apr 2010

Test number373737809173

Mileage62,746 mi

PASSED · 8 Apr 2008

Test date8 Apr 2008

Expiry23 Apr 2009

Test number853449598087

Mileage53,427 mi

PASSED · 13 Apr 2007

Test date13 Apr 2007

Expiry23 Apr 2008

Test number384763207110

Mileage44,526 mi

PASSED · 6 Apr 2006

Test date6 Apr 2006

Expiry23 Apr 2007

Test number403376496042

Mileage36,017 mi