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J169 FFB
VOLKSWAGEN J169 FFB
MOTValid
MOT due11 Aug 2026
First reg1 Aug 1991
Mileage110,749 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 August 2025.

PASSED · 2 Aug 2025
Test date2 Aug 2025
Expiry11 Aug 2026
Test number417217893455
Mileage110,749 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2024
Test date9 Aug 2024
Expiry11 Aug 2025
Test number490753392611
Mileage107,683 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2023
Test date12 Aug 2023
Expiry11 Aug 2024
Test number863413972315
Mileage103,907 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Aug 2023
Test date11 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number834608210246
Mileage103,903 mi
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2014
Test date16 Oct 2014
Expiry15 Oct 2015
Test number867939784245
Mileage94,239 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 15 Oct 2014
Test date15 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number899208384281
Mileage94,224 mi
FailOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2013
Test date6 Feb 2013
Expiry15 Feb 2014
Test number217417633048
Mileage94,211 mi
PASSED · 3 Feb 2012
Test date3 Feb 2012
Expiry15 Feb 2013
Test number155204832002
Mileage92,809 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2011
Test date16 Feb 2011
Expiry15 Feb 2012
Test number125897341002
Mileage91,904 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredindicator switch weak
User Enteredo/s wiper poor
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 14 Feb 2011
Test date14 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number967845541012
Mileage91,904 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredindicator switch weak
User Enteredo/s wiper poor
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 3 Dec 2009
Test date3 Dec 2009
Expiry2 Dec 2010
Test number743217439321
Mileage83,671 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
User Enteredhandbrake travel getting long.
User Enteredbody damage to o/s front wing
User Enteredrear axle bushes slightly perished
User Enteredfront tyres slightly worn on inner edges
FAILED · 18 Nov 2009
Test date18 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number412552429367
Mileage83,640 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User EnteredHANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT
User EnteredBODY DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING AREA
User EnteredBOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHING
User EnteredSEVERAL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY RUSTY
User EnteredBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES
User EnteredSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT
User EnteredBOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY ON TYRE WALLS
PASSED · 28 Nov 2008
Test date28 Nov 2008
Expiry27 Nov 2009
Test number151053938331
Mileage77,129 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredengine sump front area slightly corroded
FAILED · 30 May 2007
Test date30 May 2007
Expiry
Test number781620657145
Mileage69,543 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredSuspect radiator leaking
User EnteredNearside headlamp glass cracked
User EnteredRear heat shield loose
PASSED · 30 May 2007
Test date30 May 2007
Expiry29 May 2008
Test number591720257198
Mileage69,543 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredSuspect radiator leaking
User EnteredNearside headlamp glass cracked
User EnteredRear heat shield loose
PASSED · 27 Jul 2006
Test date27 Jul 2006
Expiry28 Jul 2007
Test number572078706251
Mileage66,763 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User Enteredcuts in nearside front tyre wall
User Enteredfront lower arm bushes perishing and starting to debond
User Enteredfront brake pipes corroding slightly
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredfront brake hoses perishing slightly
FAILED · 26 Jul 2006
Test date26 Jul 2006
Expiry
Test number383617506205
Mileage66,758 mi
FailSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User Enteredcuts in nearside front tyre wall
User Enteredfront lower arm bushes perishing and starting to debond
User Enteredfront brake pipes corroding slightly
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredfront brake hoses perishing slightly
PASSED · 29 Jul 2005
Test date29 Jul 2005
Expiry28 Jul 2006
Test number951250515276
Mileage59,980 mi