VOLKSWAGEN

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P597 VPN

MOTExpired

MOT due3 Feb 2026

First reg1 Jan 1997

Mileage89,210 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 March 2026.

PASSED · 4 Feb 2025

Test date4 Feb 2025

Expiry3 Feb 2026

Test number594851969316

Mileage89,210 mi

AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s /r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear corrosion of rear underbody panels

FAILED · 14 Jan 2025

Test date14 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number269271570201

Mileage89,187 mi

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer/under sills coroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer/under sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisorycorrosion of rear underbody panels

AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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

MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

PASSED · 17 Jan 2024

Test date17 Jan 2024

Expiry16 Jan 2025

Test number183811230357

Mileage87,475 mi

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 10 Jan 2024

Test date10 Jan 2024

Expiry—

Test number437305572730

Mileage87,469 mi

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (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))

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

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

PASSED · 12 Jan 2023

Test date12 Jan 2023

Expiry11 Jan 2024

Test number380395372093

Mileage85,335 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 28 Dec 2022

Test date28 Dec 2022

Expiry—

Test number121369524797

Mileage85,324 mi

MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/ inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 13 Dec 2021

Test date13 Dec 2021

Expiry12 Dec 2022

Test number390769190659

Mileage132,198 mi

AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (door step) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 6 Dec 2021

Test date6 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number186268920068

Mileage132,195 mi

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (door step) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (d bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

MajorCentral Rear Brake cable insecure ( cable return spring ) (1.1.15 (c))

PASSED · 8 Dec 2020

Test date8 Dec 2020

Expiry7 Dec 2021

Test number549448654339

Mileage130,936 mi

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

FAILED · 25 Nov 2020

Test date25 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number717667217826

Mileage130,933 mi

MajorWindscreen washer not working switch broken (3.5 (a))

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

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside 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))

PASSED · 20 May 2019

Test date20 May 2019

Expiry23 Nov 2020

Test number198208836025

Mileage128,682 mi

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

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped

FAILED · 10 May 2019

Test date10 May 2019

Expiry—

Test number885413396065

Mileage128,673 mi

MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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

MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 24 May 2018

Test date24 May 2018

Expiry23 May 2019

Test number535282290732

Mileage118,812 mi

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

FAILED · 15 May 2018

Test date15 May 2018

Expiry—

Test number870003395159

Mileage118,551 mi

FailOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 18 May 2017

Test date18 May 2017

Expiry21 May 2018

Test number724176927333

Mileage106,689 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape

PASSED · 22 Apr 2016

Test date22 Apr 2016

Expiry21 May 2017

Test number455030161696

Mileage97,367 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 22 May 2015

Test date22 May 2015

Expiry21 May 2016

Test number665012745174

Mileage88,024 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

FAILED · 22 May 2015

Test date22 May 2015

Expiry—

Test number268262445423

Mileage88,024 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PrsNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

PrsOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PrsHorn not working (1.6.2a)

PrsNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

PrsOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

PASSED · 6 May 2014

Test date6 May 2014

Expiry15 May 2015

Test number269946124449

Mileage79,148 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredfront tyres wearing on edges but not to excess

User Enteredboth front shock absorber lower bushes cracking and perishing but not yet to excess

FAILED · 6 May 2014

Test date6 May 2014

Expiry—

Test number509836924192

Mileage79,148 mi

FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

User Enteredfront tyres wearing on edges but not to excess

User Enteredboth front shock absorber lower bushes cracking and perishing but not yet to excess

PASSED · 16 May 2013

Test date16 May 2013

Expiry15 May 2014

Test number169956633183

Mileage73,493 mi

PASSED · 30 Mar 2012

Test date30 Mar 2012

Expiry29 Mar 2013

Test number496380592013

Mileage73,487 mi

FAILED · 27 Mar 2012

Test date27 Mar 2012

Expiry—

Test number418377582070

Mileage73,487 mi

FailExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

PASSED · 27 Jul 2011

Test date27 Jul 2011

Expiry26 Jul 2012

Test number909578901291

Mileage72,405 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

User Enteredn/s/r disc corroded

FAILED · 27 Jul 2011

Test date27 Jul 2011

Expiry—

Test number405838301299

Mileage72,405 mi

FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

User Enteredn/s/r disc corroded

PASSED · 25 Jun 2010

Test date25 Jun 2010

Expiry24 Jun 2011

Test number552646970190

Mileage62,709 mi

PASSED · 17 Apr 2009

Test date17 Apr 2009

Expiry16 Apr 2010

Test number274167009123

Mileage58,158 mi

PASSED · 22 Feb 2008

Test date22 Feb 2008

Expiry25 Feb 2009

Test number710023358018

Mileage52,086 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 26 Feb 2007

Test date26 Feb 2007

Expiry25 Feb 2008

Test number734637157009

Mileage41,369 mi

User Enteredas previous test. cert.no. 722734057069

FAILED · 23 Feb 2007

Test date23 Feb 2007

Expiry—

Test number722734057069

Mileage41,366 mi

FailRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FailRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

FailFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

User Enteredaerial broken

User Enteredfront no plate damaged

User Enteredslight play in steering rack mounts

User EnteredOil leak

User Enteredcentre exhaust clamp deteriorated

PASSED · 25 Mar 2006

Test date25 Mar 2006

Expiry24 Mar 2007

Test number314254286018

Mileage32,300 mi

User Enteredsee advisory notice 951837076053

FAILED · 18 Mar 2006

Test date18 Mar 2006

Expiry—

Test number951837076053

Mileage32,130 mi

FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

FailFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

User Enteredoffside rear light lense cracked

User Enteredslight play in rack mounts

User Enteredoil leak