VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

OV52 WPA

MOTValid

MOT due31 Aug 2026

First reg27 Jan 2003

Mileage135,381 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 14 January 2026.

PASSED · 28 Aug 2025

Test date28 Aug 2025

Expiry31 Aug 2026

Test number586905157213

Mileage135,381 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 27 Aug 2025

Test date27 Aug 2025

Expiry—

Test number971954284773

Mileage135,374 mi

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 27 Aug 2024

Test date27 Aug 2024

Expiry31 Aug 2025

Test number423890953885

Mileage132,051 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside 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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 27 Aug 2024

Test date27 Aug 2024

Expiry—

Test number556614225101

Mileage132,051 mi

MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside 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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MinorTyre obviously under inflated (all) (5.2.3 (l))

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 18 Aug 2023

Test date18 Aug 2023

Expiry31 Aug 2024

Test number497514520915

Mileage130,226 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 14 Aug 2023

Test date14 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number501569886163

Mileage130,195 mi

DangerousSteering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 31 Aug 2022

Test date31 Aug 2022

Expiry31 Aug 2023

Test number471230775390

Mileage126,085 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisorywheel trims fitted

AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

FAILED · 26 Aug 2022

Test date26 Aug 2022

Expiry—

Test number844303462642

Mileage126,206 mi

MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Advisorywheel trims fitted

AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

PASSED · 31 Aug 2021

Test date31 Aug 2021

Expiry31 Aug 2022

Test number467580271138

Mileage121,904 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisorywheel trims fitted

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 27 Aug 2021

Test date27 Aug 2021

Expiry—

Test number615334781374

Mileage121,870 mi

MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisorywheel trims fitted

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 1 Sep 2020

Test date1 Sep 2020

Expiry31 Aug 2021

Test number640598847702

Mileage117,821 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisoryfront tyres worn uneven

FAILED · 1 Sep 2020

Test date1 Sep 2020

Expiry—

Test number767647581999

Mileage117,816 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Advisoryfront tyres worn uneven

PASSED · 16 Nov 2018

Test date16 Nov 2018

Expiry15 Nov 2019

Test number694376348080

Mileage111,397 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 8 Nov 2017

Test date8 Nov 2017

Expiry7 Nov 2018

Test number993664925351

Mileage107,070 mi

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount broken away but still supported

AdvisoryFront exhaust mount cracked

PASSED · 22 Jul 2016

Test date22 Jul 2016

Expiry21 Jul 2017

Test number287826538012

Mileage103,650 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15/91v (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15/91v (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 12 Jul 2016

Test date12 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number950294000861

Mileage103,595 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15/91v (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15/91v (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 13 Jul 2015

Test date13 Jul 2015

Expiry12 Jul 2016

Test number798474795134

Mileage98,467 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PASSED · 24 Jun 2014

Test date24 Jun 2014

Expiry1 Jul 2015

Test number777015274143

Mileage91,555 mi

User Enteredslight damage to offside headlight outer lens

User EnteredNail in offside front tyre

User Enteredwelded brackets at base of downpipe and above central crossmember broken

PASSED · 2 Jul 2013

Test date2 Jul 2013

Expiry1 Jul 2014

Test number645563283132

Mileage83,527 mi

User Enteredboth headlight outer lenes damaged

PASSED · 25 Jun 2012

Test date25 Jun 2012

Expiry29 Jun 2013

Test number796957572157

Mileage77,079 mi

User Enteredengine oil on minimum

User Enteredoffside headlight lens cracked

User Enterednearside headlight lens has stone chip

User Enteredtaped repair to offside fog light lens

PASSED · 30 Jun 2011

Test date30 Jun 2011

Expiry29 Jun 2012

Test number389071981143

Mileage69,538 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User EnteredSome fraying to webbing on driver's seatbelt.

User EnteredOffside headlamp glass outer lens is cracked and daamaged. Advise attention.

User EnteredSome damage to nearside headlamp glass outer lens.

User EnteredNearside front tyre tread is worn heavily on outer edge.

User EnteredSigns of weepage of grease from outer end of nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

PASSED · 28 Jun 2010

Test date28 Jun 2010

Expiry27 Jun 2011

Test number664269070187

Mileage61,517 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User EnteredSlight damage to outer casing on driver's door mirror.

User EnteredSlight damage to nearside headlamp outer glass.

User EnteredTaped repair to offside rear foglight lens.

User EnteredOffside front tyre is wearing heavily on outer edge of tread and has some splits in outer sidewall.

User EnteredSlight weepage of grease from outer end of nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter. Clip appears to be secure and no splits found.

FAILED · 30 Jul 2008

Test date30 Jul 2008

Expiry—

Test number451672518270

Mileage50,854 mi

PrsOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

PASSED · 30 Jul 2008

Test date30 Jul 2008

Expiry29 Jul 2009

Test number494482918243

Mileage50,854 mi

PASSED · 11 Jun 2007

Test date11 Jun 2007

Expiry10 Jun 2008

Test number132032067169

Mileage43,594 mi

FAILED · 11 Jun 2007

Test date11 Jun 2007

Expiry—

Test number214262767106

Mileage43,594 mi

PrsOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

PASSED · 4 Feb 2006

Test date4 Feb 2006

Expiry3 Feb 2007

Test number360945436099

Mileage30,596 mi