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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF GT TDI 140 · Blue

NG57 VRL
VOLKSWAGEN NG57 VRL
MOTValid
MOT due23 Jul 2026
First reg1 Nov 2007
Mileage137,339 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due1 Nov 2025

Vehicle age

18 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 January 2026.

PASSED · 24 Jul 2025
Test date24 Jul 2025
Expiry23 Jul 2026
Test number473696910696
Mileage137,339 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))
AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Jul 2025
Test date22 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number899591738131
Mileage137,337 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))
AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry9 Jul 2025
Test number980133593636
Mileage129,903 mi
AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2023
Test date29 Jun 2023
Expiry6 Jul 2024
Test number707066429829
Mileage126,433 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox rough (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2022
Test date7 Jul 2022
Expiry6 Jul 2023
Test number864635528476
Mileage120,962 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jun 2021
Test date11 Jun 2021
Expiry17 Jun 2022
Test number897164234534
Mileage113,445 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
FAILED · 28 May 2021
Test date28 May 2021
Expiry
Test number442238961067
Mileage113,439 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
PASSED · 18 Jun 2020
Test date18 Jun 2020
Expiry17 Jun 2021
Test number219454365687
Mileage112,767 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
FAILED · 28 Jan 2020
Test date28 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number254564807832
Mileage112,765 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2016
Test date4 Apr 2016
Expiry3 Apr 2017
Test number688059947282
Mileage88,639 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryEML Illuminated
FAILED · 1 Apr 2016
Test date1 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number264254519217
Mileage88,504 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2015
Test date2 Apr 2015
Expiry1 Apr 2016
Test number945522395006
Mileage77,620 mi
AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredEML iluminated.
FAILED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number197841795409
Mileage77,609 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredEML iluminated.
PASSED · 14 Mar 2014
Test date14 Mar 2014
Expiry31 Mar 2015
Test number698523474020
Mileage69,162 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2013
Test date30 Mar 2013
Expiry31 Mar 2014
Test number435179683082
Mileage60,303 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredmiddle seat belt buckel casing damaged/missing but seat belt still clips in
PASSED · 1 Apr 2012
Test date1 Apr 2012
Expiry31 Mar 2013
Test number196412692473
Mileage52,053 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2011
Test date27 Mar 2011
Expiry26 Mar 2012
Test number276366281063
Mileage44,441 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredn/s rear has child seat fitted seatbelt not checked.
User Enteredcentre rear seatbelt stalk has cover missing.
User Enteredn/s rear tyre is worn excessively on inside edge.
User Enteredboth front tyres are worn low.
FAILED · 27 Mar 2011
Test date27 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number606416281062
Mileage44,441 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredn/s rear has child seat fitted seatbelt not checked.
User Enteredcentre rear seatbelt stalk has cover missing.
User Enteredn/s rear tyre is worn excessively on inside edge.
User Enteredboth front tyres are worn low.