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GOLF · Silver

NX53 ZTN
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Oct 2025
First reg6 Sep 2003
Mileage143,407 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 January 2026.

FAILED · 3 Jan 2026
Test date3 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number199341622658
Mileage143,407 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisoryundertray slightly insecure but not likely to become detached
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear exhaust box in poor condition
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2025
Test date10 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number845309261673
Mileage143,396 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine belly pan loose
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry12 Oct 2025
Test number121310120908
Mileage129,487 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 18 Sep 2024
Test date18 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number263251115910
Mileage129,480 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Oct 2023
Test date6 Oct 2023
Expiry12 Oct 2024
Test number382612339133
Mileage126,646 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear rear exhaust rusty
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry12 Oct 2023
Test number410909905746
Mileage123,097 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySOME ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED
FAILED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number575970058468
Mileage123,097 mi
MajorFront Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OVERHEAT DISCOLOURATION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OVERHEAT DISCOLOURATION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED/DAMAGED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySOME ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry12 Oct 2022
Test number719500370031
Mileage119,010 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number276128552752
Mileage119,010 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry12 Oct 2021
Test number488080798219
Mileage114,958 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryrear exhaust
FAILED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number298382854885
Mileage114,958 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryrear exhaust
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry12 Oct 2020
Test number664740080579
Mileage109,696 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrear exhaust section poor condition
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number541077526939
Mileage109,696 mi
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrear exhaust section poor condition
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Apr 2018
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry12 Apr 2019
Test number483013471584
Mileage106,563 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 1 Dec 2016
Test date1 Dec 2016
Expiry30 Dec 2017
Test number719978749829
Mileage101,408 mi
Advisoryboth rear tyres slightly cracked
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisorycentre exhaust mount broken but system still supported
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2015
Test date21 Dec 2015
Expiry30 Dec 2016
Test number534263424872
Mileage95,935 mi
Advisoryslight free play to o/s inner rack joint
Advisoryunder-tray fitted
Advisoryoil leak
FAILED · 22 Jul 2015
Test date22 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number686863005237
Mileage92,218 mi
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredboth front tyres are wearing on inner edges
User Enteredrear exhaust corroded
User Enteredrear brake dicsc are worn
User Enteredboth rear tyres are perishing
PASSED · 31 Dec 2014
Test date31 Dec 2014
Expiry30 Dec 2015
Test number389675264370
Mileage86,143 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 30 Dec 2014
Test date30 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number937334464375
Mileage86,143 mi
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 27 Dec 2013
Test date27 Dec 2013
Expiry26 Dec 2014
Test number476381463398
Mileage74,486 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredOffside rear tyre perished
FAILED · 27 Dec 2013
Test date27 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number447271363306
Mileage74,486 mi
FailOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredOffside rear tyre perished
PASSED · 10 Sep 2012
Test date10 Sep 2012
Expiry9 Sep 2013
Test number627004452279
Mileage61,907 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 7 Sep 2011
Test date7 Sep 2011
Expiry7 Sep 2012
Test number245260951206
Mileage53,616 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear brake discs wearing
PASSED · 24 Aug 2010
Test date24 Aug 2010
Expiry7 Sep 2011
Test number182476430225
Mileage42,271 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredadvise offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread and slightly distorted on inner sidewall and starting too crack and perish
FAILED · 24 Aug 2010
Test date24 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number233706830271
Mileage42,271 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredadvise offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread and slightly distorted on inner sidewall and starting too crack and perish
PASSED · 7 Sep 2009
Test date7 Sep 2009
Expiry7 Sep 2010
Test number640550459226
Mileage32,592 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 7 Sep 2009
Test date7 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number484540359273
Mileage32,592 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 8 Sep 2008
Test date8 Sep 2008
Expiry7 Sep 2009
Test number514162258242
Mileage24,290 mi
PASSED · 22 Aug 2007
Test date22 Aug 2007
Expiry6 Sep 2008
Test number312704437249
Mileage13,282 mi
FAILED · 22 Aug 2007
Test date22 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number733744037235
Mileage13,282 mi
PrsNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PrsOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 23 Aug 2006
Test date23 Aug 2006
Expiry6 Sep 2007
Test number300745636240
Mileage12,111 mi