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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Red

GN57 VYC
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Mar 2026
First reg1 Oct 2007
Mileage184,641 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 February 2026.

PASSED · 21 Mar 2025
Test date21 Mar 2025
Expiry20 Mar 2026
Test number372090404531
Mileage184,641 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryvarious items corroded under vehicle
PASSED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry15 Mar 2025
Test number401125093823
Mileage173,219 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryno reverse lights ,used before 1st sep 2009
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorycentre exhaust clamp broken
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number360074256375
Mileage173,214 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryno reverse lights ,used before 1st sep 2009
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisorycentre exhaust clamp broken
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2023
Test date16 Mar 2023
Expiry15 Mar 2024
Test number951907455904
Mileage159,643 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides . (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low and extremely lumpy on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop broken .
FAILED · 6 Mar 2023
Test date6 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number293463694301
Mileage159,525 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides . (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low and extremely lumpy on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop broken .
PASSED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry11 Mar 2023
Test number878026309849
Mileage146,661 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Mar 2022
Test date8 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number350853931955
Mileage146,658 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2021
Test date12 Mar 2021
Expiry11 Mar 2022
Test number217717970661
Mileage133,049 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2020
Test date11 Feb 2020
Expiry10 Feb 2021
Test number400526573804
Mileage118,518 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2019
Test date3 Oct 2019
Expiry5 Oct 2020
Test number793761770784
Mileage116,146 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Sep 2019
Test date26 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number987930729952
Mileage116,058 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2018
Test date2 Oct 2018
Expiry5 Oct 2019
Test number273923602396
Mileage109,702 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry5 Oct 2018
Test number285163510113
Mileage104,020 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber shroud loose
AdvisoryEmissions on upper limit
FAILED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number730653406886
Mileage104,020 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
PrsCentral Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber shroud loose
AdvisoryEmissions on upper limit
PASSED · 23 Sep 2016
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry5 Oct 2017
Test number281189673339
Mileage97,781 mi
FAILED · 23 Sep 2016
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number231750050955
Mileage97,781 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAILED · 20 Sep 2016
Test date20 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number522388949570
Mileage97,707 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
AdvisoryRear both tread starting to step on inner edges
PASSED · 28 Sep 2015
Test date28 Sep 2015
Expiry5 Oct 2016
Test number478612775281
Mileage91,824 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2014
Test date16 Sep 2014
Expiry5 Oct 2015
Test number785159454239
Mileage82,145 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2013
Test date26 Sep 2013
Expiry5 Oct 2014
Test number686009763250
Mileage74,662 mi
PASSED · 18 Sep 2012
Test date18 Sep 2012
Expiry5 Oct 2013
Test number399122762276
Mileage66,071 mi
PASSED · 4 Oct 2011
Test date4 Oct 2011
Expiry5 Oct 2012
Test number678597671211
Mileage58,837 mi
PASSED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry5 Oct 2011
Test number770729670243
Mileage46,566 mi