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GOLF · Silver

MJ51 BVS
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Mar 2026
First reg29 Oct 2001
Mileage180,449 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 30 October 2025.

PASSED · 21 Mar 2025
Test date21 Mar 2025
Expiry20 Mar 2026
Test number913085638182
Mileage180,449 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2023
Test date20 Oct 2023
Expiry30 Oct 2024
Test number170019556686
Mileage172,089 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before axle hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before axle hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry30 Oct 2023
Test number190263663271
Mileage163,479 mi
FAILED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number901113404702
Mileage163,451 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2021
Test date12 Oct 2021
Expiry30 Oct 2022
Test number347848017848
Mileage155,795 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Oct 2021
Test date12 Oct 2021
Expiry—
Test number364287597360
Mileage155,793 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry30 Oct 2021
Test number642537881659
Mileage149,405 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting slight movement / lift
AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mounting slight movement / lift
FAILED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number554620982319
Mileage149,404 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mounting slight movement / lift
AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mounting slight movement / lift
PASSED · 16 Oct 2019
Test date16 Oct 2019
Expiry30 Oct 2020
Test number849357071394
Mileage142,997 mi
PASSED · 16 Oct 2018
Test date16 Oct 2018
Expiry30 Oct 2019
Test number869430676171
Mileage136,141 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2017
Test date12 Oct 2017
Expiry30 Oct 2018
Test number840279219154
Mileage129,056 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 12 Oct 2017
Test date12 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number342271041118
Mileage129,056 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2016
Test date18 Oct 2016
Expiry30 Oct 2017
Test number144407601225
Mileage121,482 mi
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside offside (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryhandbrake operation poor ( cables )
PASSED · 8 Oct 2015
Test date8 Oct 2015
Expiry30 Oct 2016
Test number707130542199
Mileage114,020 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry—
Test number577381831504
Mileage114,001 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2014
Test date14 Oct 2014
Expiry30 Oct 2015
Test number979077784202
Mileage107,351 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Oct 2014
Test number678303883244
Mileage99,072 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry30 Oct 2013
Test number258608192294
Mileage90,482 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2011
Test date24 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Oct 2012
Test number505877891257
Mileage81,373 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2010
Test date18 Oct 2010
Expiry30 Oct 2011
Test number144631890286
Mileage73,115 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2009
Test date21 Oct 2009
Expiry30 Oct 2010
Test number911884899294
Mileage65,096 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2008
Test date15 Oct 2008
Expiry30 Oct 2009
Test number312359188408
Mileage57,185 mi
User Enteredair bag light on
PASSED · 17 Oct 2007
Test date17 Oct 2007
Expiry30 Oct 2008
Test number194690497290
Mileage48,427 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2006
Test date27 Oct 2006
Expiry30 Oct 2007
Test number402650206340
Mileage38,529 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2005
Test date31 Oct 2005
Expiry30 Oct 2006
Test number883034505323
Mileage30,325 mi