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GOLF · Red

R626 CAU
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Dec 2025
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage54,892 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 April 2026.

PASSED · 20 Nov 2024
Test date20 Nov 2024
Expiry6 Dec 2025
Test number433606518600
Mileage54,892 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry6 Dec 2024
Test number633057938055
Mileage52,846 mi
Advisoryunable to visually check components as underside of the vehicle has been sealed
FAILED · 16 Nov 2023
Test date16 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number652664400827
Mileage52,828 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOther weld repair areas cannot be examined due to undersealing
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
MajorFuel tank insecure Has a broken fuel tank strap, other strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to LSV (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2022
Test date23 Nov 2022
Expiry23 Nov 2023
Test number800446259253
Mileage52,308 mi
Advisorythe car has had extensive welding done and is heavly undersealed
PASSED · 24 Nov 2021
Test date24 Nov 2021
Expiry23 Nov 2022
Test number781451310129
Mileage50,541 mi
FAILED · 24 Nov 2021
Test date24 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number575563018167
Mileage50,541 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at new pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 24 Nov 2021
Test date24 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number460444605360
Mileage50,541 mi
MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at new pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry—
Test number903842312682
Mileage50,339 mi
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor areas x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor areas x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry27 Oct 2021
Test number928239468146
Mileage49,565 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2019
Test date26 Oct 2019
Expiry27 Oct 2020
Test number910178920429
Mileage46,810 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2018
Test date27 Oct 2018
Expiry27 Oct 2019
Test number558283998056
Mileage36,352 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2017
Test date28 Oct 2017
Expiry27 Oct 2018
Test number765839940047
Mileage34,874 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorycentre ex in poor condition
PASSED · 28 Oct 2016
Test date28 Oct 2016
Expiry27 Oct 2017
Test number602953035906
Mileage34,344 mi
FAILED · 22 Oct 2016
Test date22 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number737028793015
Mileage34,331 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottombush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2015
Test date9 Oct 2015
Expiry18 Oct 2016
Test number560501305656
Mileage31,928 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryengine oil leak
Advisorygeneral body corrosion
PASSED · 10 Oct 2014
Test date10 Oct 2014
Expiry18 Oct 2015
Test number635493384265
Mileage28,955 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredn/s front tyre wearing on edges
PASSED · 18 Oct 2013
Test date18 Oct 2013
Expiry18 Oct 2014
Test number226491393223
Mileage26,203 mi
FAILED · 11 Oct 2013
Test date11 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number908294883290
Mileage26,164 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2012
Test date12 Oct 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number889816882297
Mileage23,067 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry18 Oct 2012
Test number906317881250
Mileage20,447 mi
User Enteredboth front brakes binding slightly
PASSED · 12 Oct 2010
Test date12 Oct 2010
Expiry18 Oct 2011
Test number231255580285
Mileage16,837 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User Enterednumber plates deteriorating
FAILED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number122529970232
Mileage19,603 mi
FailNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User Enterednumber plates deteriorating
PASSED · 19 Oct 2009
Test date19 Oct 2009
Expiry18 Oct 2010
Test number371482399402
Mileage16,456 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2008
Test date14 Oct 2008
Expiry13 Oct 2009
Test number112288888271
Mileage15,908 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2007
Test date4 Oct 2007
Expiry—
Test number302057177411
Mileage15,203 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2007
Test date4 Oct 2007
Expiry13 Oct 2008
Test number793017977220
Mileage15,203 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2006
Test date14 Oct 2006
Expiry13 Oct 2007
Test number613487486296
Mileage14,361 mi
FAILED · 12 Oct 2006
Test date12 Oct 2006
Expiry—
Test number231175586222
Mileage14,361 mi
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)