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VOLKSWAGEN

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GU04 ZTV
VOLKSWAGEN GU04 ZTV
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Apr 2026
First reg1 Mar 2004
Mileage120,544 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

FAILED · 18 May 2026
Test date18 May 2026
Expiry
Test number530325489030
Mileage120,544 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Apr 2025
Test date23 Apr 2025
Expiry25 Apr 2026
Test number110710177865
Mileage118,027 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Near side + off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Apr 2025
Test date23 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number690930956151
Mileage118,027 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Near side + off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Apr 2024
Test date26 Apr 2024
Expiry25 Apr 2025
Test number309906750780
Mileage110,850 mi
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2024
Test date24 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number956816028874
Mileage110,850 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2024
Test date25 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number102792138212
Mileage110,709 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 12 Jan 2023
Test date12 Jan 2023
Expiry11 Jan 2024
Test number438138446465
Mileage106,917 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Jan 2023
Test date11 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number383752898562
Mileage106,917 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 May 2021
Test date15 May 2021
Expiry14 May 2022
Test number587463564420
Mileage102,091 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on outer edge and badly perished
PASSED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry30 Oct 2020
Test number291903827331
Mileage97,317 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated
PASSED · 20 Mar 2018
Test date20 Mar 2018
Expiry19 Mar 2019
Test number859414914287
Mileage91,901 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
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)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2017
Test date4 Mar 2017
Expiry3 Mar 2018
Test number440471386267
Mileage84,487 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Advisorysteering rough /tight on lock to lock check [raised]
FAILED · 4 Mar 2017
Test date4 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number381859687414
Mileage84,487 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Advisorysteering rough /tight on lock to lock check [raised]
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry16 Apr 2016
Test number727440505196
Mileage71,176 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
User Enteredfront tyres 3mm
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn /bald on edges
User Enterednearside front tyre perished
FAILED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number287600605460
Mileage71,176 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
User Enteredfront tyres 3mm
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn /bald on edges
User Enterednearside front tyre perished
PASSED · 17 Apr 2014
Test date17 Apr 2014
Expiry16 Apr 2015
Test number277327804132
Mileage63,776 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredlong footbrake travel
FAILED · 10 Apr 2014
Test date10 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number478170304165
Mileage63,757 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredAdvise brake pad warning light on
PASSED · 1 Oct 2012
Test date1 Oct 2012
Expiry4 Oct 2013
Test number217055372244
Mileage51,445 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredAdvise N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perishing
User EnteredAdvise Air bag light on
PASSED · 5 Oct 2011
Test date5 Oct 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number796898371239
Mileage42,545 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredAdvise N/S/R tyre cracked and perishing
PASSED · 16 Jul 2010
Test date16 Jul 2010
Expiry16 Jul 2011
Test number632897390124
Mileage30,882 mi
FAILED · 16 Jul 2010
Test date16 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number191017890147
Mileage30,877 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
PASSED · 17 Jul 2009
Test date17 Jul 2009
Expiry16 Jul 2010
Test number252228599482
Mileage22,911 mi
User Enteredfuel filter "damp" (no leak found)
PASSED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry24 May 2009
Test number830800148134
Mileage18,868 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry
Test number242110848499
Mileage18,868 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 25 May 2007
Test date25 May 2007
Expiry24 May 2008
Test number143915247161
Mileage11,382 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2007
Test date23 Feb 2007
Expiry22 Feb 2008
Test number283624257009
Mileage10,791 mi
User EnteredP.A.S PIPE (PUMP TO RACK) STARTING TO WEEP FLUID