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GOLF · Red

J175 SWK
MOTValid
MOT due16 Sep 2026
First reg1 Jan 1992
Mileage197,483 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 September 2025.

PASSED · 17 Sep 2025
Test date17 Sep 2025
Expiry16 Sep 2026
Test number493306521810
Mileage197,483 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
PASSED · 17 Aug 2022
Test date17 Aug 2022
Expiry16 Aug 2023
Test number981701825601
Mileage197,423 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2019
Test date21 Oct 2019
Expiry20 Oct 2020
Test number572454518186
Mileage196,505 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2018
Test date30 Apr 2018
Expiry4 May 2019
Test number306011596906
Mileage195,937 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 30 Apr 2018
Test date30 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number860478568323
Mileage195,937 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 5 May 2017
Test date5 May 2017
Expiry4 May 2018
Test number233378396428
Mileage195,229 mi
FAILED · 4 May 2017
Test date4 May 2017
Expiry
Test number809296946874
Mileage195,224 mi
FailOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2015
Test date19 Aug 2015
Expiry18 Aug 2016
Test number643735214571
Mileage188,158 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2014
Test date27 Jun 2014
Expiry26 Jun 2015
Test number866548874187
Mileage148,321 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2013
Test date22 Mar 2013
Expiry24 Mar 2014
Test number356831083089
Mileage145,183 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2012
Test date7 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number795447562090
Mileage143,536 mi
PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PrsExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
PASSED · 7 Mar 2012
Test date7 Mar 2012
Expiry24 Mar 2013
Test number699357462054
Mileage143,536 mi
PASSED · 23 Mar 2011
Test date23 Mar 2011
Expiry24 Mar 2012
Test number336122581027
Mileage142,564 mi
FAILED · 23 Mar 2011
Test date23 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number227712481062
Mileage142,564 mi
PrsHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2010
Test date23 Mar 2010
Expiry24 Mar 2011
Test number792002680022
Mileage141,627 mi
PASSED · 25 Mar 2009
Test date25 Mar 2009
Expiry24 Mar 2010
Test number100354389425
Mileage140,086 mi
FAILED · 20 Mar 2009
Test date20 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number543069279056
Mileage140,032 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Jan 2008
Test date17 Jan 2008
Expiry16 Feb 2009
Test number850847318095
Mileage
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2007
Test date2 Feb 2007
Expiry16 Feb 2008
Test number383933137080
Mileage131,697 mi
PASSED · 11 Feb 2006
Test date11 Feb 2006
Expiry16 Feb 2007
Test number612612646088
Mileage123,891 mi