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GOLF · Grey

G52E EF
MOTExpired
MOT due26 May 2026
First reg1 Mar 1990
Mileage190,430 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2026

Vehicle age

36 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 July 2025.

PASSED · 27 May 2025
Test date27 May 2025
Expiry26 May 2026
Test number561425575516
Mileage190,430 mi
PASSED · 24 May 2024
Test date24 May 2024
Expiry23 May 2025
Test number166406383528
Mileage189,028 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
PASSED · 11 May 2023
Test date11 May 2023
Expiry20 May 2024
Test number885914609301
Mileage185,623 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2022
Test date21 May 2022
Expiry20 May 2023
Test number694002823114
Mileage180,330 mi
PASSED · 10 May 2021
Test date10 May 2021
Expiry13 May 2022
Test number260794640796
Mileage175,601 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2021
Test date10 May 2021
Expiry
Test number627992687732
Mileage175,601 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 May 2020
Test date14 May 2020
Expiry13 May 2021
Test number340924337696
Mileage172,075 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Gear box oil (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2019
Test date12 Apr 2019
Expiry11 Oct 2020
Test number943097443614
Mileage170,338 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle is twisted on webbing
AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle is twisted on webbing
AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle is twisted on webbing
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2015
Test date28 Aug 2015
Expiry19 Sep 2016
Test number347080745466
Mileage148,000 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredoffside rear back plate deteriorated
FAILED · 28 Aug 2015
Test date28 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number738920745292
Mileage148,000 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredoffside front seat belt twisted
User Enteredoffside rear back plate deteriorated
PASSED · 20 Sep 2014
Test date20 Sep 2014
Expiry19 Sep 2015
Test number568473564220
Mileage146,931 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2013
Test date21 Mar 2013
Expiry20 Mar 2014
Test number588000183072
Mileage146,303 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2012
Test date20 Mar 2012
Expiry19 Mar 2013
Test number478620882023
Mileage144,922 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 14 Mar 2012
Test date14 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number418154972001
Mileage144,878 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 · 29 Jan 2010
Test date29 Jan 2010
Expiry28 Jan 2011
Test number724949120019
Mileage137,339 mi
User EnteredBattery insecure
FAILED · 20 Jan 2010
Test date20 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number774000720025
Mileage137,339 mi
FailRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
FailRear An item not tested (Manual)
FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredBattery insecure
User Enteredn/s parking brake reading only 40
PASSED · 3 Jul 2006
Test date3 Jul 2006
Expiry2 Jul 2007
Test number710734186137
Mileage135,412 mi
User Enteredas per test no.884831786119
FAILED · 30 Jun 2006
Test date30 Jun 2006
Expiry
Test number884831786119
Mileage135,412 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredfuel pipes corroded
User Enteredbrake pipes rusty on surface.