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GOLF · Red

GJ51 AKX
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Sep 2017
First reg4 Sep 2001
Mileage171,461 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 April 2026.

FAILED · 5 Sep 2017
Test date5 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number677293506601
Mileage171,461 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryAuxiliary belt very badly cracked.
FAILED · 2 Sep 2017
Test date2 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number446183449375
Mileage171,402 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 3 Sep 2016
Test date3 Sep 2016
Expiry5 Sep 2017
Test number686128729166
Mileage161,149 mi
FAILED · 3 Sep 2016
Test date3 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number978887457621
Mileage161,149 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2015
Test date5 Sep 2015
Expiry5 Sep 2016
Test number143981919384
Mileage153,251 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Sep 2014
Test date6 Sep 2014
Expiry5 Sep 2015
Test number135139544256
Mileage144,875 mi
FAILED · 3 Sep 2013
Test date3 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number397776743403
Mileage134,009 mi
PrsHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
PASSED · 3 Sep 2013
Test date3 Sep 2013
Expiry4 Sep 2014
Test number715446943276
Mileage134,009 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2012
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry4 Sep 2013
Test number738438142206
Mileage125,520 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2011
Test date24 Aug 2011
Expiry4 Sep 2012
Test number935566731209
Mileage115,784 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2010
Test date16 Aug 2010
Expiry4 Sep 2011
Test number762498520252
Mileage106,620 mi
User Enteredfront wiper blades are split
User Enteredboth front tyres are on 2mm
User Enteredfront brake pads are low
User Enteredfront lower arm rear bushes are perishing
User Enteredboth rear bump stops are split
PASSED · 12 Aug 2009
Test date12 Aug 2009
Expiry4 Sep 2010
Test number550844329244
Mileage96,524 mi
PASSED · 29 Aug 2008
Test date29 Aug 2008
Expiry4 Sep 2009
Test number440802748201
Mileage89,751 mi
PASSED · 29 Aug 2007
Test date29 Aug 2007
Expiry4 Sep 2008
Test number820751547218
Mileage83,247 mi
FAILED · 29 Aug 2007
Test date29 Aug 2007
Expiry—
Test number193521847266
Mileage83,247 mi
FailBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2006
Test date2 Sep 2006
Expiry4 Sep 2007
Test number101605446218
Mileage69,487 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)