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GOLF · Grey

RE56 JHV

MOTValid

MOT due29 Apr 2027

First reg16 Oct 2006

Mileage196,950 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 20 May 2026.

PASSED · 28 Apr 2026

Test date28 Apr 2026

Expiry29 Apr 2027

Test number934427526613

Mileage196,950 mi

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 28 Apr 2026

Test date28 Apr 2026

Expiry—

Test number320380286262

Mileage196,950 mi

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

PASSED · 23 Apr 2025

Test date23 Apr 2025

Expiry29 Apr 2026

Test number911175881238

Mileage182,756 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

FAILED · 22 Apr 2025

Test date22 Apr 2025

Expiry—

Test number209583577714

Mileage182,756 mi

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

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

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

MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

PASSED · 22 Apr 2024

Test date22 Apr 2024

Expiry29 Apr 2025

Test number527051874960

Mileage170,080 mi

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

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

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

FAILED · 22 Apr 2024

Test date22 Apr 2024

Expiry—

Test number508497003112

Mileage170,080 mi

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

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

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

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

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

PASSED · 6 Apr 2023

Test date6 Apr 2023

Expiry29 Apr 2024

Test number255141186005

Mileage158,769 mi

PASSED · 22 Apr 2022

Test date22 Apr 2022

Expiry29 Apr 2023

Test number949558023270

Mileage150,057 mi

FAILED · 21 Apr 2022

Test date21 Apr 2022

Expiry—

Test number676741189953

Mileage150,057 mi

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 31 Mar 2021

Test date31 Mar 2021

Expiry29 Apr 2022

Test number415466326377

Mileage138,556 mi

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 31 Mar 2021

Test date31 Mar 2021

Expiry—

Test number372293623511

Mileage138,554 mi

Advisorybonnet latch seized

MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced film on lens (4.1.4 (b))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted inside to outside of wheel (5.2.3 (i))

MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

PASSED · 30 Apr 2020

Test date30 Apr 2020

Expiry29 Apr 2021

Test number664053230575

Mileage132,032 mi

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 30 Apr 2020

Test date30 Apr 2020

Expiry—

Test number370622711025

Mileage132,032 mi

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 6 Feb 2019

Test date6 Feb 2019

Expiry12 Feb 2020

Test number847600668669

Mileage120,637 mi

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))

PASSED · 9 Feb 2018

Test date9 Feb 2018

Expiry12 Feb 2019

Test number231866040770

Mileage109,293 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 13 Feb 2017

Test date13 Feb 2017

Expiry12 Feb 2018

Test number583733131842

Mileage98,613 mi

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

Advisoryboth front tyres worn on inner edges

FAILED · 13 Feb 2017

Test date13 Feb 2017

Expiry—

Test number501504902347

Mileage98,613 mi

FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Advisoryboth front tyres worn on inner edges

PASSED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry19 Apr 2017

Test number737692558985

Mileage88,031 mi

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

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

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

PASSED · 17 Apr 2015

Test date17 Apr 2015

Expiry19 Apr 2016

Test number256707405415

Mileage77,447 mi

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

User Enteredo/s front brake pads wearing low

User Enteredo/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

User Enteredcheck rear brakes for imbalance

PASSED · 21 Mar 2014

Test date21 Mar 2014

Expiry19 Apr 2015

Test number718460384089

Mileage68,039 mi

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

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

PASSED · 13 Apr 2013

Test date13 Apr 2013

Expiry19 Apr 2014

Test number269623703114

Mileage58,862 mi

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

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

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

User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAILED · 6 Apr 2013

Test date6 Apr 2013

Expiry—

Test number789426693075

Mileage58,662 mi

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 20 Apr 2012

Test date20 Apr 2012

Expiry19 Apr 2013

Test number128131912187

Mileage51,297 mi

FAILED · 18 Apr 2012

Test date18 Apr 2012

Expiry—

Test number995839202157

Mileage51,294 mi

FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 21 Oct 2011

Test date21 Oct 2011

Expiry29 Oct 2012

Test number599064691210

Mileage48,975 mi

User Enteredfront tyres wearing on inner edges

PASSED · 26 Oct 2010

Test date26 Oct 2010

Expiry29 Oct 2011

Test number120979990213

Mileage44,186 mi

FAILED · 26 Oct 2010

Test date26 Oct 2010

Expiry—

Test number374109790477

Mileage44,186 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PASSED · 30 Oct 2009

Test date30 Oct 2009

Expiry29 Oct 2010

Test number533633309328

Mileage40,054 mi

FAILED · 30 Oct 2009

Test date30 Oct 2009

Expiry—

Test number240783509307

Mileage40,054 mi

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)