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GOLF · Black

HG57 FPY
MOTValid
MOT due14 Aug 2026
First reg4 Oct 2007
Mileage178,441 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 April 2026.

PASSED · 15 Aug 2025
Test date15 Aug 2025
Expiry14 Aug 2026
Test number797331739665
Mileage178,441 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Aug 2025
Test date7 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number684832783942
Mileage178,436 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit: 1.05 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 25 Jun 2024
Test date25 Jun 2024
Expiry26 Jun 2025
Test number898108453213
Mileage172,894 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 24 Jun 2024
Test date24 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number734161551139
Mileage172,890 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit: 1.05 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Jun 2023
Test date27 Jun 2023
Expiry26 Jun 2024
Test number938221547465
Mileage163,930 mi
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm worn inner edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 23 Jun 2023
Test date23 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number970990306416
Mileage163,929 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm worn inner edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2022
Test date10 Jun 2022
Expiry17 Jun 2023
Test number828125520090
Mileage153,313 mi
AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNsf top mount deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 8 Jun 2022
Test date8 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number880005013416
Mileage153,255 mi
AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryNsf top mount deteriorated
PASSED · 12 Jun 2021
Test date12 Jun 2021
Expiry17 Jun 2022
Test number128438336200
Mileage144,259 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 18 Jun 2020
Test date18 Jun 2020
Expiry17 Jun 2021
Test number741822041074
Mileage135,962 mi
Advisoryheadlight lenses deteriorated
Advisoryns cv boot deteriorated
Advisoryosr brake binding slightly
FAILED · 18 Jun 2020
Test date18 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number793061634340
Mileage135,960 mi
Advisoryheadlight lenses deteriorated
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryns cv boot deteriorated
Advisoryosr brake binding slightly
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2019
Test date12 Mar 2019
Expiry19 Mar 2020
Test number600483141425
Mileage120,996 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 7 Mar 2019
Test date7 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number896003631613
Mileage120,892 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2018
Test date20 Mar 2018
Expiry19 Mar 2019
Test number441764106863
Mileage109,294 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 · 16 Mar 2018
Test date16 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number283451829110
Mileage109,244 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)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 6 Oct 2016
Test date6 Oct 2016
Expiry6 Oct 2017
Test number875900836770
Mileage95,998 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry6 Oct 2016
Test number256082493113
Mileage89,508 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2014
Test date3 Oct 2014
Expiry6 Oct 2015
Test number649746374268
Mileage77,767 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2013
Test date7 Oct 2013
Expiry6 Oct 2014
Test number408620083289
Mileage66,107 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2012
Test date28 Sep 2012
Expiry4 Oct 2013
Test number937492272265
Mileage52,956 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2011
Test date30 Sep 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number248353071238
Mileage40,882 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2010
Test date29 Sep 2010
Expiry4 Oct 2011
Test number543152170248
Mileage27,366 mi