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GOLF · Grey

RX53 OYV
MOTValid
MOT due9 Jul 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage101,326 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 October 2025.

PASSED · 17 Jun 2025
Test date17 Jun 2025
Expiry9 Jul 2026
Test number412891049112
Mileage101,326 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2024
Test date5 Jul 2024
Expiry9 Jul 2025
Test number335112171550
Mileage100,565 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2023
Test date10 Jul 2023
Expiry9 Jul 2024
Test number363332915591
Mileage99,586 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Jun 2023
Test date26 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number209258441979
Mileage99,586 mi
MajorFront Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defect caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2021
Test date11 Mar 2021
Expiry10 Mar 2022
Test number891366845844
Mileage93,464 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2021
Test date2 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number117894732105
Mileage93,459 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry26 Feb 2021
Test number955855467116
Mileage90,045 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number124225766397
Mileage90,044 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Feb 2019
Test date20 Feb 2019
Expiry26 Feb 2020
Test number685860462816
Mileage84,402 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Upper Interior rear view mirror slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 22 Feb 2018
Test date22 Feb 2018
Expiry26 Feb 2019
Test number815073959601
Mileage79,353 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 21 Feb 2018
Test date21 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number961097808185
Mileage79,344 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Feb 2017
Test date27 Feb 2017
Expiry26 Feb 2018
Test number520307510072
Mileage76,765 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
PASSED · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry23 Feb 2017
Test number234530560341
Mileage72,359 mi
FAILED · 22 Feb 2016
Test date22 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number355768423997
Mileage72,354 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 24 Feb 2015
Test date24 Feb 2015
Expiry23 Feb 2016
Test number829245855053
Mileage68,406 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2013
Test date10 Dec 2013
Expiry11 Dec 2014
Test number458414343442
Mileage63,534 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2012
Test date7 Dec 2012
Expiry11 Dec 2013
Test number945162342332
Mileage56,670 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Dec 2011
Test date12 Dec 2011
Expiry11 Dec 2012
Test number168236541301
Mileage54,408 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 Nov 2010
Test date11 Nov 2010
Expiry10 Nov 2011
Test number990645510311
Mileage51,153 mi
FAILED · 10 Nov 2010
Test date10 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number110954010364
Mileage51,153 mi
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry2 Nov 2010
Test number452657709340
Mileage49,546 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2008
Test date9 Sep 2008
Expiry10 Sep 2009
Test number582193058276
Mileage43,010 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2007
Test date11 Sep 2007
Expiry10 Sep 2008
Test number384664757224
Mileage39,365 mi
FAILED · 11 Sep 2007
Test date11 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number391924757401
Mileage39,365 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Sep 2006
Test date8 Sep 2006
Expiry7 Sep 2007
Test number374791156470
Mileage34,653 mi