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GOLF · Silver

GX52 OWM

MOTExpired

MOT due4 May 2026

First reg20 Sep 2002

Mileage140,771 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 23 April 2026.

PASSED · 8 Apr 2025

Test date8 Apr 2025

Expiry4 May 2026

Test number200334555191

Mileage140,771 mi

Advisoryboth front sills have slight damage

AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 8 Apr 2025

Test date8 Apr 2025

Expiry—

Test number810325994805

Mileage140,771 mi

Advisoryboth front sills have slight damage

PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 19 Apr 2024

Test date19 Apr 2024

Expiry4 May 2025

Test number852341701218

Mileage140,105 mi

AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded but not excessive

PASSED · 27 Apr 2023

Test date27 Apr 2023

Expiry4 May 2024

Test number467445837774

Mileage138,957 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 19 Apr 2023

Test date19 Apr 2023

Expiry—

Test number227359081739

Mileage138,951 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 5 May 2022

Test date5 May 2022

Expiry4 May 2023

Test number380471475197

Mileage135,562 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Crack - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

PASSED · 30 Apr 2021

Test date30 Apr 2021

Expiry29 Apr 2022

Test number683950372649

Mileage132,362 mi

FAILED · 28 Apr 2021

Test date28 Apr 2021

Expiry—

Test number775204664218

Mileage132,347 mi

MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 23 Nov 2019

Test date23 Nov 2019

Expiry8 Dec 2020

Test number485229275505

Mileage123,233 mi

PASSED · 16 Nov 2018

Test date16 Nov 2018

Expiry8 Dec 2019

Test number339018621304

Mileage117,263 mi

Advisorycorrosion to inner edges of front brake discs

Advisorycorrosion to inner edges of rear brake discs

AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorating

Advisoryengine undertray damaged but secure

AdvisorySlight delamination evident to both front suspension arm void bushes

PASSED · 11 Nov 2017

Test date11 Nov 2017

Expiry8 Dec 2018

Test number583842172145

Mileage111,915 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

FAILED · 11 Nov 2017

Test date11 Nov 2017

Expiry—

Test number590481608779

Mileage111,912 mi

FailExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

FailFuel system component leaking From engine area (7.2.3)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

PASSED · 7 Dec 2016

Test date7 Dec 2016

Expiry8 Dec 2017

Test number768812971982

Mileage105,069 mi

PASSED · 30 Nov 2015

Test date30 Nov 2015

Expiry8 Dec 2016

Test number735205374808

Mileage98,522 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 28 Nov 2015

Test date28 Nov 2015

Expiry—

Test number504466085732

Mileage98,455 mi

FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 22 Nov 2014

Test date22 Nov 2014

Expiry—

Test number347396424390

Mileage89,965 mi

PrsOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredslight bind o/s/r brake

PASSED · 22 Nov 2014

Test date22 Nov 2014

Expiry8 Dec 2015

Test number427166424301

Mileage89,965 mi

AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredslight bind o/s/r brake

PASSED · 27 Nov 2013

Test date27 Nov 2013

Expiry8 Dec 2014

Test number829181133374

Mileage84,412 mi

AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredcentre exhaust bracket corroded

PASSED · 29 Nov 2012

Test date29 Nov 2012

Expiry8 Dec 2013

Test number456954732399

Mileage81,641 mi

FAILED · 29 Nov 2012

Test date29 Nov 2012

Expiry—

Test number637604032319

Mileage81,638 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 9 Dec 2011

Test date9 Dec 2011

Expiry8 Dec 2012

Test number926043641377

Mileage78,347 mi

PASSED · 10 Nov 2010

Test date10 Nov 2010

Expiry9 Nov 2011

Test number244624910370

Mileage76,375 mi

User EnteredSlight play on steering wheel

User EnteredBoth front brake discs in poor conidition

User EnteredBoth rear brake discs are rusty

FAILED · 10 Nov 2010

Test date10 Nov 2010

Expiry—

Test number570684110365

Mileage76,375 mi

PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

User EnteredSlight play on steering wheel

User EnteredBoth front brake discs in poor conidition

User EnteredBoth rear brake discs are rusty

PASSED · 17 Sep 2009

Test date17 Sep 2009

Expiry22 Sep 2010

Test number353560469418

Mileage69,551 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 17 Sep 2009

Test date17 Sep 2009

Expiry—

Test number213370069229

Mileage69,551 mi

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 20 Sep 2008

Test date20 Sep 2008

Expiry22 Sep 2009

Test number393704968236

Mileage56,683 mi

FAILED · 19 Sep 2008

Test date19 Sep 2008

Expiry—

Test number753243568243

Mileage56,683 mi

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 22 Sep 2007

Test date22 Sep 2007

Expiry22 Sep 2008

Test number920975467221

Mileage42,873 mi

PASSED · 23 Sep 2006

Test date23 Sep 2006

Expiry22 Sep 2007

Test number374506866227

Mileage31,727 mi