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M54X VW
MOTValid
MOT due19 Aug 2026
First reg9 Mar 1995
Mileage18,634 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

31 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 January 2026.

PASSED · 20 Aug 2025
Test date20 Aug 2025
Expiry19 Aug 2026
Test number504696041205
Mileage18,634 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2023
Test date25 Sep 2023
Expiry24 Sep 2024
Test number547348029619
Mileage18,631 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2022
Test date23 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number538154271927
Mileage18,628 mi
MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 26 Nov 2019
Test date26 Nov 2019
Expiry25 Nov 2020
Test number430696236830
Mileage18,613 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2018
Test date19 Nov 2018
Expiry18 Nov 2019
Test number484420467337
Mileage18,471 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 16 Jul 2018
Test date16 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number206496987724
Mileage18,462 mi
MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry27 Jul 2018
Test number425493417766
Mileage18,245 mi
FAILED · 12 Jul 2017
Test date12 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number472851667994
Mileage18,245 mi
FailRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2016
Test date19 Jul 2016
Expiry27 Jul 2017
Test number897283441954
Mileage18,031 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2015
Test date14 Jul 2015
Expiry27 Jul 2016
Test number938215795100
Mileage17,706 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)
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FAILED · 8 Jul 2015
Test date8 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number835599585144
Mileage17,672 mi
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2014
Test date3 Jul 2014
Expiry27 Jul 2015
Test number266624584155
Mileage17,327 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2013
Test date3 Jul 2013
Expiry27 Jul 2014
Test number217404983145
Mileage16,816 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2012
Test date5 Jul 2012
Expiry27 Jul 2013
Test number438167282104
Mileage16,464 mi
User EnteredAdvise door open light staying on all the time
User Enteredsurface corrosion on both outer sills
FAILED · 4 Jul 2012
Test date4 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number818076182188
Mileage16,464 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
User EnteredAdvise door open light staying on all the time
User Enteredsurface corrosion on both outer sills
PASSED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry27 Jul 2012
Test number267605891136
Mileage16,125 mi
FAILED · 11 Jul 2011
Test date11 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number297292991112
Mileage16,125 mi
FailFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2010
Test date21 Jul 2010
Expiry27 Jul 2011
Test number862482900207
Mileage15,795 mi
PASSED · 23 Jul 2009
Test date23 Jul 2009
Expiry27 Jul 2010
Test number960994109276
Mileage15,440 mi
User Enteredoff side front tyre wearing on inside edge.
User Enterednear side rear tyre starting to deteriorate.
FAILED · 22 Jul 2009
Test date22 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number303213209421
Mileage15,440 mi
FailNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredoff side front tyre wearing on inside edge.
User Enterednear side rear tyre starting to deteriorate.
PASSED · 23 Jul 2008
Test date23 Jul 2008
Expiry27 Jul 2009
Test number673075108227
Mileage15,124 mi
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2007
Test date18 Jul 2007
Expiry27 Jul 2008
Test number370409497166
Mileage14,588 mi
PASSED · 17 Jul 2006
Test date17 Jul 2006
Expiry27 Jul 2007
Test number993888596164
Mileage13,912 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)