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GOLF · White

G556 DOV
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Jul 2022
First reg8 Aug 1989
Mileage116,250 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

36 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 March 2026.

FAILED · 7 Jun 2022
Test date7 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number863065075987
Mileage116,250 mi
DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2021
Test date29 Jun 2021
Expiry15 Jul 2022
Test number112514345789
Mileage113,909 mi
PASSED · 16 Jun 2020
Test date16 Jun 2020
Expiry15 Jul 2021
Test number337440113525
Mileage111,146 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jun 2020
Test date15 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number583641227503
Mileage111,143 mi
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2019
Test date28 Jun 2019
Expiry15 Jul 2020
Test number478899717361
Mileage108,277 mi
FAILED · 28 Jun 2019
Test date28 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number847985207361
Mileage108,275 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Jul 2018
Test date16 Jul 2018
Expiry15 Jul 2019
Test number163958662521
Mileage106,617 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2018
Test date4 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number804238904031
Mileage106,613 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2017
Test date3 Jul 2017
Expiry2 Jul 2018
Test number165335160088
Mileage104,328 mi
Advisorycorrosion under vehicle
Advisorycorrosion under vehicle
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 30 Jun 2017
Test date30 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number750983023764
Mileage104,325 mi
FailRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Advisorycorrosion under vehicle
Advisorycorrosion under vehicle
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 12 Nov 2010
Test date12 Nov 2010
Expiry14 Nov 2011
Test number873246710389
Mileage142,928 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredboth rear suspension arm bushes deterioated
User Enteredboth front discs inside edge corroded
FAILED · 10 Nov 2010
Test date10 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number794574110369
Mileage142,928 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredboth rear suspension arm bushes deterioated
User Enteredboth front discs inside edge corroded
PASSED · 5 Nov 2009
Test date5 Nov 2009
Expiry14 Nov 2010
Test number222739209387
Mileage140,698 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredboth front discs inside edge slightly corroded
User Enteredoffside rear brake disc inside edge corroded
User Enterednearside rear wheel bearing cap missing
FAILED · 2 Nov 2009
Test date2 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number282476809330
Mileage140,698 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredboth front discs inside edge slightly corroded
User Enteredoffside rear brake disc inside edge corroded
User Enterednearside rear wheel bearing cap missing
FAILED · 29 Oct 2008
Test date29 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number104043108399
Mileage138,549 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
PrsOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 · 29 Oct 2008
Test date29 Oct 2008
Expiry14 Nov 2009
Test number401953008370
Mileage138,549 mi
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 · 15 Nov 2007
Test date15 Nov 2007
Expiry14 Nov 2008
Test number841499517341
Mileage135,211 mi
FAILED · 14 Nov 2007
Test date14 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number220808117328
Mileage135,211 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2006
Test date24 Oct 2006
Expiry31 Oct 2007
Test number330677096207
Mileage133,505 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredo/s/r back plate missing
User Enteredn/s/r black plate corroded
FAILED · 23 Oct 2006
Test date23 Oct 2006
Expiry
Test number784446596250
Mileage133,492 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredo/s/r back plaate missing
User Enteredn/s/r back plate corroded