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GOLF · Black

LA56 SNF
MOTValid
MOT due5 Sep 2026
First reg15 Jan 2007
Mileage118,216 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 April 2026.

PASSED · 3 Sep 2025
Test date3 Sep 2025
Expiry5 Sep 2026
Test number171072790950
Mileage118,216 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2024
Test date4 Sep 2024
Expiry5 Sep 2025
Test number569851473770
Mileage115,844 mi
PASSED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry5 Sep 2024
Test number971524508175
Mileage113,657 mi
AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number552171551022
Mileage113,657 mi
AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2022
Test date3 Sep 2022
Expiry3 Sep 2023
Test number372655848255
Mileage111,028 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Aug 2022
Test date31 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number583010501018
Mileage111,023 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2021
Test date4 Sep 2021
Expiry3 Sep 2022
Test number568446595820
Mileage108,275 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2021
Test date27 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number700969489198
Mileage108,248 mi
MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2020
Test date25 Aug 2020
Expiry26 Aug 2021
Test number817191464115
Mileage104,261 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2019
Test date27 Aug 2019
Expiry26 Aug 2020
Test number154601679306
Mileage99,690 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 23 Aug 2019
Test date23 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number929300056279
Mileage99,682 mi
MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2018
Test date15 Aug 2018
Expiry26 Aug 2019
Test number803937007070
Mileage93,379 mi
Advisoryfront exhaust flexi deteriorating
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2017
Test date18 Aug 2017
Expiry26 Aug 2018
Test number202711305342
Mileage87,235 mi
Advisoryboth headlamp lenses deteriorated
Advisoryrear brake discs and pads worn heavily
Advisoryoffside front shock absorber leaking
PASSED · 26 Aug 2016
Test date26 Aug 2016
Expiry26 Aug 2017
Test number289963275089
Mileage80,345 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 25 Aug 2016
Test date25 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number456891948770
Mileage89,345 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2015
Test date24 Aug 2015
Expiry26 Aug 2016
Test number352996392626
Mileage75,148 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 24 Aug 2015
Test date24 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number102642083572
Mileage75,146 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAILED · 3 Feb 2015
Test date3 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number205094435086
Mileage70,843 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredClutch pedal vibrating, possible worn clutch or flywheel
User EnteredBoth front headlamps misted, beam pattern poor
User EnteredFront wiper blades smearing slightly
User EnteredVery slight play in both front wishbone front bushes
User EnteredBoth front wishbone rear bushes split but no movement present
User EnteredNSR inner lamp unit damaged
User EnteredCoolant leak, appears to be coming from radiator
PASSED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry26 Aug 2015
Test number869918434244
Mileage65,550 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
User Enteredfront and rear wipers starting to smear
User Enterednearside rear inner light unit damaged not exposing white light to the rear
PASSED · 23 Aug 2013
Test date23 Aug 2013
Expiry26 Aug 2014
Test number509895833204
Mileage51,530 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry26 Aug 2013
Test number388342822455
Mileage35,638 mi
FAILED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number855752222282
Mileage35,638 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 27 Aug 2011
Test date27 Aug 2011
Expiry26 Aug 2012
Test number646079131214
Mileage28,991 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 27 Aug 2011
Test date27 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number806969731234
Mileage28,991 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2010
Test date24 Aug 2010
Expiry23 Aug 2011
Test number910806530277
Mileage22,912 mi