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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Black

NFM7 7Y
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Dec 2024
First reg8 Feb 1983
Mileage171,661 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

43 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 September 2025.

PASSED · 29 Dec 2023
Test date29 Dec 2023
Expiry28 Dec 2024
Test number623755914774
Mileage171,661 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2022
Test date28 Oct 2022
Expiry27 Oct 2023
Test number266509070191
Mileage171,649 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry10 Oct 2022
Test number296036837561
Mileage171,620 mi
PASSED · 1 Nov 2019
Test date1 Nov 2019
Expiry31 Oct 2020
Test number169126969243
Mileage171,615 mi
Advisoryignition switch worn
Advisoryscuttle panel corroded
Advisoryheadlamp reflectors corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper bolts and seals damaged
Advisoryfront suspension lower wishbones corroded
Advisoryengine oil leak evident
Advisoryrear axle tubes corroded
Advisoryall coil springs corroded
Advisoryrear shocks leaking
FAILED · 25 Oct 2019
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number913394267017
Mileage171,614 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arms loose restricted travel/sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisoryignition switch worn
Advisoryscuttle panel corroded
Advisoryheadlamp reflectors corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper bolts and seals damaged
Advisoryfront suspension lower wishbones corroded
Advisoryengine oil leak evident
Advisoryrear axle tubes corroded
Advisoryall coil springs corroded
Advisoryrear shocks leaking
Advisoryfront brake discs heavily corroded areas
PASSED · 1 Jun 2018
Test date1 Jun 2018
Expiry31 May 2019
Test number732352349567
Mileage171,606 mi
AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
AdvisoryN/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW
AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR BRAKE VALVE CORRODING
AdvisoryFRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
FAILED · 29 May 2018
Test date29 May 2018
Expiry
Test number160061100940
Mileage171,606 mi
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYING
AdvisoryN/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW
AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING
AdvisoryMIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED
AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR BRAKE VALVE CORRODING
AdvisoryFRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
FAILED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number698954985030
Mileage171,211 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredn/s/r of door shut to sill silightly corroded
User Enteredo/s door hinge slightly deteriated
User Enteredrear chassis by axel mountings slightly corroded
User Enteredwelding repaires to sills and inner arches and underneth of veichal covered by underseal
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry24 Mar 2016
Test number465134285017
Mileage171,211 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredn/s/r of door shut to sill silightly corroded
User Enteredo/s door hinge slightly deteriated
User Enteredrear chassis by axel mountings slightly corroded
User Enteredwelding repaires to sills and inner arches and underneth of veichal covered by underseal
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 2 Feb 2015
Test date2 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number956283235016
Mileage171,210 mi
FailNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
FailHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
FailOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
FailRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Failrear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2014
Test date6 Feb 2014
Expiry5 Feb 2015
Test number488317334021
Mileage170,675 mi
FAILED · 5 Feb 2014
Test date5 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number928576534078
Mileage170,675 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2012
Test date16 Nov 2012
Expiry14 Dec 2013
Test number859781622363
Mileage107,589 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 15 Nov 2012
Test date15 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number376380922376
Mileage107,589 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 15 Dec 2011
Test date15 Dec 2011
Expiry14 Dec 2012
Test number296769941339
Mileage176,952 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 14 Dec 2011
Test date14 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number845138541351
Mileage176,952 mi
FailRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
FailDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FailNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 6 Sep 2010
Test date6 Sep 2010
Expiry5 Sep 2011
Test number884419840222
Mileage170,395 mi
FAILED · 3 Sep 2010
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number624996040291
Mileage170,394 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2009
Test date5 Sep 2009
Expiry4 Sep 2010
Test number433548349285
Mileage168,079 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2008
Test date3 Sep 2008
Expiry3 Sep 2009
Test number382627648295
Mileage166,114 mi
FAILED · 1 Sep 2008
Test date1 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number833615648291
Mileage166,114 mi
FailStop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User Enteredwater leak /lowered suspension
PASSED · 4 Sep 2007
Test date4 Sep 2007
Expiry3 Sep 2008
Test number953487247294
Mileage164,766 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredFront brake pads getting low
User EnteredN/S/R Wheel bearing as slight play
User EnteredExhaust catching underpan in places