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GOLF · Red

LD08 EKB
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Oct 2025
First reg29 Apr 2008
Mileage181,139 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

FAILED · 30 Sep 2025
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number347079115355
Mileage181,139 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryouter sills rusty
Advisoryslight anti freeze leak
Advisoryrear suspension showing signs of corrosion
Advisoryunderside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion
PASSED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry25 Oct 2025
Test number269405891921
Mileage162,254 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion forming rear subframe/suspension components
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))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number226751816327
Mileage162,254 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion forming rear subframe/suspension components
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))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 Nov 2023
Test date3 Nov 2023
Expiry28 Nov 2024
Test number858475069509
Mileage155,399 mi
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisoryair bag warning light illuminated
PASSED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry28 Nov 2023
Test number236746189013
Mileage147,880 mi
Advisoryair bag warning light intermiittent illumination
FAILED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number169696420023
Mileage147,880 mi
Advisoryair bag warning light intermiittent illumination
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2021
Test date29 Nov 2021
Expiry28 Nov 2022
Test number110215006206
Mileage137,844 mi
AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryair bag warning light illuminated intermittently
FAILED · 25 Nov 2021
Test date25 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number466232263132
Mileage137,645 mi
AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryair bag warning light illuminated intermittently
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2020
Test date9 Sep 2020
Expiry23 Sep 2021
Test number277974784519
Mileage126,001 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2020
Test date8 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number345182235061
Mileage125,985 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. due to N/S body damage (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2019
Test date24 Sep 2019
Expiry23 Sep 2020
Test number724547883709
Mileage118,640 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Aug 2018
Test date22 Aug 2018
Expiry21 Aug 2019
Test number856616619381
Mileage106,628 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
FAILED · 22 Aug 2018
Test date22 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number733993621492
Mileage106,615 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner casing exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2017
Test date7 Aug 2017
Expiry15 Aug 2018
Test number899849683248
Mileage95,434 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on tread
PASSED · 10 Aug 2016
Test date10 Aug 2016
Expiry15 Aug 2017
Test number127890780518
Mileage87,050 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2015
Test date8 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number345250825415
Mileage78,946 mi
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredN/S/R tyre starting to crack inbetween treads.
PASSED · 8 Aug 2015
Test date8 Aug 2015
Expiry15 Aug 2016
Test number735230925246
Mileage78,946 mi
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredN/S/R tyre starting to crack inbetween treads.
PASSED · 4 Aug 2014
Test date4 Aug 2014
Expiry15 Aug 2015
Test number249856714299
Mileage72,422 mi
PASSED · 16 Aug 2013
Test date16 Aug 2013
Expiry15 Aug 2014
Test number287648723267
Mileage66,436 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 16 Aug 2013
Test date16 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number849268623286
Mileage66,436 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2012
Test date18 Jul 2012
Expiry17 Jul 2013
Test number715360402213
Mileage57,475 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2011
Test date20 Apr 2011
Expiry29 Apr 2012
Test number658120211174
Mileage43,670 mi