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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Black

P26C PG
MOTValid
MOT due18 Mar 2027
First reg22 Jan 1997
Mileage111,573 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

29 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 April 2026.

PASSED · 3 Mar 2026
Test date3 Mar 2026
Expiry18 Mar 2027
Test number986574031036
Mileage111,573 mi
PASSED · 19 Mar 2025
Test date19 Mar 2025
Expiry18 Mar 2026
Test number107040283072
Mileage111,367 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2024
Test date12 Mar 2024
Expiry11 Mar 2025
Test number174235555494
Mileage109,225 mi
PASSED · 14 Jan 2022
Test date14 Jan 2022
Expiry21 Jan 2023
Test number816541364615
Mileage107,382 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion on body
FAILED · 13 Jan 2022
Test date13 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number213662227511
Mileage107,382 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion on body
PASSED · 22 Jan 2021
Test date22 Jan 2021
Expiry21 Jan 2022
Test number182567364893
Mileage104,388 mi
AdvisoryFront 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorysill covers
Advisorycorrosion on underside of vehicle
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 18 Nov 2020
Test date18 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number437892903216
Mileage104,388 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisorysill cover fitted
Advisoryunderside of vehicle corroded
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 May 2019
Test date15 May 2019
Expiry14 Nov 2020
Test number507669628739
Mileage100,998 mi
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED · 15 May 2019
Test date15 May 2019
Expiry
Test number554789403263
Mileage100,997 mi
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Apr 2019
Test date3 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number989966343252
Mileage100,995 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper /cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2018
Test date1 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Feb 2019
Test number683881178288
Mileage98,260 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advisoryfuel tank strap corroded
PASSED · 27 Jul 2017
Test date27 Jul 2017
Expiry3 Aug 2018
Test number535885658375
Mileage96,498 mi
PASSED · 26 Jul 2016
Test date26 Jul 2016
Expiry3 Aug 2017
Test number159220113684
Mileage93,473 mi
Advisorysill covers fitted
PASSED · 4 Aug 2015
Test date4 Aug 2015
Expiry3 Aug 2016
Test number645766815255
Mileage89,818 mi
FAILED · 30 Jul 2015
Test date30 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number145981015246
Mileage89,818 mi
FailNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Jul 2014
Test date23 Jul 2014
Expiry26 Jul 2015
Test number105514504223
Mileage85,926 mi
PASSED · 26 Jul 2013
Test date26 Jul 2013
Expiry26 Jul 2014
Test number426357603299
Mileage82,341 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 26 Jul 2013
Test date26 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number595707803222
Mileage82,341 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2012
Test date27 Jul 2012
Expiry26 Jul 2013
Test number395119802217
Mileage78,800 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry17 Nov 2012
Test number416714491274
Mileage78,507 mi
User Enteredoffside and nearside sills excessively corroded, not within perscribed areas
User Enteredunable to measure brake pads
User Enteredsurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
User Enteredoffside and nearside rear tyres perished
PASSED · 10 Nov 2010
Test date10 Nov 2010
Expiry17 Nov 2011
Test number472184410421
Mileage77,875 mi
User Enteredrear metal brake pipes corroded
User Enteredunable to measure brake pads
User Enteredengine oil level low
FAILED · 5 Nov 2010
Test date5 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number521489600393
Mileage77,875 mi
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
User Enteredrear metal brake pipes corroded
User Enteredunable to measure brake pads
User Enteredengine oil level low
PASSED · 6 Nov 2009
Test date6 Nov 2009
Expiry17 Nov 2010
Test number962330119316
Mileage76,513 mi
User Enteredsurface corrosion to metal brake pipes
User Enteredsill covers fitted
PASSED · 7 Nov 2008
Test date7 Nov 2008
Expiry17 Nov 2009
Test number731182018359
Mileage74,632 mi
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)
User Enteredsurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
User Enteredunable to measure brake pads
User Enteredengine oil level low
PASSED · 9 Nov 2007
Test date9 Nov 2007
Expiry17 Nov 2008
Test number473553517440
Mileage72,716 mi
User Enteredsurface corrosion to metal brake pipes
User Enteredunable to measure brake pads
PASSED · 18 Nov 2006
Test date18 Nov 2006
Expiry17 Nov 2007
Test number434352926363
Mileage71,022 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2006
Test date18 Nov 2006
Expiry
Test number291142926367
Mileage71,022 mi
FailNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)