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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)