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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF FINAL EDITION TDI · Black

NH53 CME
VOLKSWAGEN NH53 CME
MOTExpired
MOT due20 May 2026
First reg1 Jan 2004
Mileage194,397 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 5 September 2025.

PASSED · 21 May 2025
Test date21 May 2025
Expiry20 May 2026
Test number693055419514
Mileage194,397 mi
FAILED · 14 May 2025
Test date14 May 2025
Expiry
Test number954611088910
Mileage194,398 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft fouling on turbocharger boost pipe and causing damage
PASSED · 23 Apr 2024
Test date23 Apr 2024
Expiry22 Apr 2025
Test number158377870262
Mileage190,701 mi
AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 16 Apr 2024
Test date16 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number390446762175
Mileage190,689 mi
MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2023
Test date11 Apr 2023
Expiry10 Apr 2024
Test number228729012438
Mileage182,991 mi
Advisoryhandbrake poor
FAILED · 11 Apr 2023
Test date11 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number269078513830
Mileage182,991 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisoryhandbrake poor
PASSED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry4 Apr 2023
Test number714150363677
Mileage176,939 mi
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))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Mar 2021
Test date30 Mar 2021
Expiry29 Mar 2022
Test number368237156261
Mileage162,966 mi
FAILED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number431845437834
Mileage162,888 mi
MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Feb 2020
Test date29 Feb 2020
Expiry28 Mar 2021
Test number266275053712
Mileage151,109 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2019
Test date25 Mar 2019
Expiry28 Mar 2020
Test number699492972144
Mileage144,655 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryrear number plate deteriorated
PASSED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Mar 2019
Test number657889853700
Mileage140,029 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number569337957642
Mileage140,029 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2017
Test date27 Mar 2017
Expiry27 Mar 2018
Test number954025714126
Mileage136,136 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear silencer secondary skin deteriorated
FAILED · 27 Mar 2017
Test date27 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number323070750708
Mileage136,136 mi
PrsCentral Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear silencer secondary skin deteriorated
PASSED · 15 Mar 2016
Test date15 Mar 2016
Expiry27 Mar 2017
Test number485409420332
Mileage125,954 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 2.8ml
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking
FAILED · 14 Mar 2016
Test date14 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number403364331287
Mileage125,953 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 2.8ml
FailFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2015
Test date20 Mar 2015
Expiry27 Mar 2016
Test number847099975026
Mileage114,614 mi
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfront tyres getting close to legal limit / front and rear number plates fading
FAILED · 20 Mar 2015
Test date20 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number186199675079
Mileage114,614 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfront tyres getting close to legal limit / front and rear number plates fading
PASSED · 7 Mar 2014
Test date7 Mar 2014
Expiry27 Mar 2015
Test number845616064048
Mileage104,123 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredBack box delaminated but secure
FAILED · 7 Mar 2014
Test date7 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number375556964053
Mileage104,123 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredBack box delaminated but secure
PASSED · 8 Mar 2013
Test date8 Mar 2013
Expiry27 Mar 2014
Test number189487563021
Mileage99,301 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2012
Test date10 Mar 2012
Expiry27 Mar 2013
Test number445710272059
Mileage97,619 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredRear exhaust corroded
PASSED · 4 Mar 2011
Test date4 Mar 2011
Expiry27 Mar 2012
Test number306043361060
Mileage92,533 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre wearing out of shape
PASSED · 6 Mar 2010
Test date6 Mar 2010
Expiry27 Mar 2011
Test number232285260068
Mileage87,433 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 6 Mar 2010
Test date6 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number841495360053
Mileage87,433 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2009
Test date10 Mar 2009
Expiry27 Mar 2010
Test number794389069043
Mileage82,825 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
FAILED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number343328369012
Mileage
FailOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2008
Test date28 Mar 2008
Expiry27 Mar 2009
Test number320938188051
Mileage79,194 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 28 Mar 2008
Test date28 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number902948888006
Mileage79,194 mi
DangerousNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 8 Mar 2007
Test date8 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number741097367002
Mileage73,780 mi
PrsFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2007
Test date8 Mar 2007
Expiry7 Mar 2008
Test number991027567017
Mileage73,780 mi