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GOLF · Grey

RJ55 KNE
MOTValid
MOT due25 Sep 2026
First reg20 Dec 2005
Mileage116,121 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 29 November 2025.

PASSED · 26 Sep 2025
Test date26 Sep 2025
Expiry25 Sep 2026
Test number970451607454
Mileage116,121 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2025
Test date6 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number631818496538
Mileage116,119 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush housing fixing bolts loose/incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower fixing not seated home in hub assembly (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear hub assembly to control arm attatchment bolt(s) loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification lower ball joint has been replaced with i believe to be the wrong replacement part ( RH) (5.3.3 (c) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 28 May 2025
Test date28 May 2025
Expiry
Test number297664308856
Mileage116,117 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split at smaller end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened has been cut/damaged with a grinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened lower ball joint mount has been cut/damaged (ball joint fixing not fully secure) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle/subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 May 2024
Test date15 May 2024
Expiry16 May 2025
Test number329073570000
Mileage108,778 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 17 May 2023
Test date17 May 2023
Expiry16 May 2024
Test number372023518223
Mileage95,418 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2022
Test date11 May 2022
Expiry10 May 2023
Test number372093877031
Mileage95,057 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside rear light unit is damaged
FAILED · 11 May 2022
Test date11 May 2022
Expiry
Test number161040166579
Mileage95,029 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside rear light unit is damaged
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2021
Test date16 Apr 2021
Expiry15 Apr 2022
Test number381345402079
Mileage94,232 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2020
Test date31 Mar 2020
Expiry30 Mar 2021
Test number887870209823
Mileage94,180 mi
FAILED · 31 Mar 2020
Test date31 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number518474639430
Mileage94,180 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2019
Test date29 Mar 2019
Expiry30 Sep 2020
Test number366739566322
Mileage90,352 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2019
Test date28 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number195720194750
Mileage90,350 mi
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2018
Test date22 Mar 2018
Expiry31 Mar 2019
Test number639017069917
Mileage85,648 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry31 Mar 2018
Test number177306242567
Mileage81,063 mi
Advisoryshields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*
Advisorybrake disc and brake drum shields heavily corroded - osr and osf in poor condition*
Advisoryfront tyres worn on inner edges*
Advisoryfront strutts and wishbones,and brake hose ferrules corroded*
Advisoryrear axle beam assembly heavily corroded*
Advisoryhandbrake lever a little stiff and acceptable performance out of balance*
FAILED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number990565865425
Mileage81,063 mi
Advisoryshields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*
Advisorybrake disc and brake drum shields heavily corroded - osr and osf in poor condition*
Advisoryfront tyres worn on inner edges*
Advisoryfront strutts and wishbones,and brake hose ferrules corroded*
Advisoryrear axle beam assembly heavily corroded*
Advisoryhandbrake lever a little stiff and acceptable performance out of balance*
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2016
Test date23 Mar 2016
Expiry31 Mar 2017
Test number745398821669
Mileage77,520 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens is damaged
PASSED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry31 Mar 2016
Test number286701095022
Mileage69,973 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 26 Mar 2015
Test date26 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number509285685053
Mileage69,973 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2014
Test date25 Mar 2014
Expiry28 Mar 2015
Test number167624284048
Mileage58,399 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 24 Mar 2014
Test date24 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number696603884033
Mileage58,399 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2013
Test date28 Mar 2013
Expiry28 Mar 2014
Test number336367083038
Mileage50,009 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number909075383064
Mileage50,009 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2012
Test date29 Mar 2012
Expiry28 Mar 2013
Test number216939782070
Mileage39,934 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry6 Jan 2012
Test number489427901048
Mileage32,292 mi
PASSED · 10 Dec 2009
Test date10 Dec 2009
Expiry20 Dec 2010
Test number884884549334
Mileage24,056 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2008
Test date11 Dec 2008
Expiry20 Dec 2009
Test number401536648483
Mileage17,423 mi