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GOLF · Red

J173 AWR
MOTValid
MOT due13 Jul 2026
First reg8 Oct 1991
Mileage191,516 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

34 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 April 2026.

PASSED · 14 Jul 2025
Test date14 Jul 2025
Expiry13 Jul 2026
Test number726357622710
Mileage191,516 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre scrubbing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jun 2025
Test date25 Jun 2025
Expiry—
Test number657525145794
Mileage191,505 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed failed hang up test due to over fuelling. (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2024
Test date6 Jun 2024
Expiry7 Jun 2025
Test number519530450354
Mileage190,623 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))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jun 2023
Test date8 Jun 2023
Expiry7 Jun 2024
Test number748165680818
Mileage189,765 mi
PASSED · 1 Apr 2022
Test date1 Apr 2022
Expiry31 Mar 2023
Test number741171154483
Mileage188,824 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryunderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
PASSED · 22 Dec 2020
Test date22 Dec 2020
Expiry21 Dec 2021
Test number818985512773
Mileage187,198 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2019
Test date11 Nov 2019
Expiry10 Nov 2020
Test number528677051931
Mileage186,376 mi
FAILED · 31 Oct 2019
Test date31 Oct 2019
Expiry—
Test number474144267122
Mileage186,374 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Sep 2018
Test date28 Sep 2018
Expiry27 Sep 2019
Test number928694709374
Mileage185,863 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 15 Nov 2013
Test date15 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number309299913355
Mileage185,842 mi
FailElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredall underside components rusty
PASSED · 31 Mar 2008
Test date31 Mar 2008
Expiry30 Mar 2009
Test number144431398010
Mileage181,883 mi
PASSED · 1 Mar 2007
Test date1 Mar 2007
Expiry1 Mar 2008
Test number580450667096
Mileage178,301 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2006
Test date2 Mar 2006
Expiry1 Mar 2007
Test number181571466098
Mileage173,431 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 25 Feb 2006
Test date25 Feb 2006
Expiry—
Test number864496956087
Mileage173,393 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)