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J154 XFS

VOLKSWAGEN J154 XFS

MOTExpired

MOT due26 Jul 2023

First reg1 Mar 1992

Mileage151,749 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

34 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 July 2025.

PASSED · 27 Jul 2022

Test date27 Jul 2022

Expiry26 Jul 2023

Test number932988709441

Mileage151,749 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Lower Body trim loose but unlikely to become detatched

FAILED · 26 Jul 2022

Test date26 Jul 2022

Expiry—

Test number842192381909

Mileage151,749 mi

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Lower Body trim loose but unlikely to become detatched

PASSED · 8 Jun 2021

Test date8 Jun 2021

Expiry7 Jun 2022

Test number495686293709

Mileage151,637 mi

AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

FAILED · 26 Sep 2020

Test date26 Sep 2020

Expiry—

Test number809593764461

Mileage151,629 mi

MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 24 Jul 2019

Test date24 Jul 2019

Expiry22 Aug 2020

Test number846058587531

Mileage151,024 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

PASSED · 23 Aug 2018

Test date23 Aug 2018

Expiry22 Aug 2019

Test number760650933294

Mileage150,399 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

PASSED · 14 Feb 2013

Test date14 Feb 2013

Expiry13 Feb 2014

Test number336585243054

Mileage148,880 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enteredbattery insecure

User Entereddash lights not working ie oil light engine man light

User Entereddiscs corroded

FAILED · 12 Feb 2013

Test date12 Feb 2013

Expiry—

Test number277023343010

Mileage148,879 mi

FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

FailOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enteredbattery insecure

User Entereddash lights not working ie oil light engine man light

User Entereddiscs corroded

PASSED · 28 Jul 2010

Test date28 Jul 2010

Expiry27 Jul 2011

Test number962349300271

Mileage141,468 mi

User EnteredBattery insecure

User Enteredpower steering pipes insecure at rear of rack

User Entereddoor cards not fitted

FAILED · 28 Jul 2010

Test date28 Jul 2010

Expiry—

Test number450749300253

Mileage141,468 mi

FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

User EnteredBattery insecure

User Enteredpower steering pipes insecure at rear of rack

User Entereddoor cards not fitted

FAILED · 5 Jun 2009

Test date5 Jun 2009

Expiry—

Test number820596559193

Mileage141,467 mi

FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FailOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FailNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailNearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

FailNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailNearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

FailPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

FAILED · 19 Jul 2007

Test date19 Jul 2007

Expiry—

Test number554940507276

Mileage141,436 mi

FailSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Failbrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailEmissions not tested (7.0)

AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 8 Apr 2006

Test date8 Apr 2006

Expiry7 Apr 2007

Test number433898796058

Mileage124,293 mi

FAILED · 3 Apr 2006

Test date3 Apr 2006

Expiry—

Test number194653296076

Mileage124,251 mi

FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailFront Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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