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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

RY02 SWK
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Mar 2026
First reg1 Jun 2002
Mileage118,077 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

24 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 October 2025.

PASSED · 17 Mar 2025
Test date17 Mar 2025
Expiry16 Mar 2026
Test number881633218826
Mileage118,077 mi
Advisoryrear suspension components corroded (subframe +arm)
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 30 Apr 2024
Test date30 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number973067541952
Mileage118,034 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Grill inseure
PASSED · 21 Dec 2020
Test date21 Dec 2020
Expiry20 Dec 2021
Test number208901171669
Mileage111,983 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Dec 2020
Test date21 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number881976150434
Mileage111,983 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry12 Jul 2018
Test number675031827098
Mileage109,865 mi
FAILED · 11 Jul 2017
Test date11 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number494942971979
Mileage109,863 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2016
Test date17 Jun 2016
Expiry20 Jun 2017
Test number556282927789
Mileage103,048 mi
FAILED · 11 Jun 2016
Test date11 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number156389943156
Mileage103,048 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FailOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FailOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
FailOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
PASSED · 10 Jun 2015
Test date10 Jun 2015
Expiry20 Jun 2016
Test number336581265184
Mileage96,215 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredO/S/F hub damaged where lower ball joint mounts.
FAILED · 8 Jun 2015
Test date8 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number107119155123
Mileage96,159 mi
FailRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredO/S/F hub damaged where lower ball joint mounts.
PASSED · 12 Jun 2014
Test date12 Jun 2014
Expiry20 Jun 2015
Test number219773164464
Mileage88,619 mi
PASSED · 21 Jun 2013
Test date21 Jun 2013
Expiry20 Jun 2014
Test number357202073126
Mileage74,819 mi
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 20 Jun 2013
Test date20 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number577491673128
Mileage74,819 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 16 Apr 2012
Test date16 Apr 2012
Expiry15 Apr 2013
Test number238997302124
Mileage69,511 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 16 Apr 2012
Test date16 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number506157002170
Mileage69,511 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2011
Test date27 Jan 2011
Expiry26 Jan 2012
Test number148827121068
Mileage61,887 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Jan 2011
Test date22 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number248222221049
Mileage61,861 mi
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Oct 2009
Test date16 Oct 2009
Expiry15 Oct 2010
Test number650809189248
Mileage55,982 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 16 Oct 2009
Test date16 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number461009989293
Mileage55,982 mi
PrsOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2008
Test date19 Nov 2008
Expiry18 Nov 2009
Test number312834428324
Mileage50,598 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2008
Test date18 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number373773028303
Mileage50,598 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Inner Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredAdvice front nearside alloy wheel damaged on inner rim
PASSED · 23 Jun 2008
Test date23 Jun 2008
Expiry8 Jul 2009
Test number251335278176
Mileage48,009 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 23 Jun 2008
Test date23 Jun 2008
Expiry
Test number650925078110
Mileage48,009 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2007
Test date9 Jul 2007
Expiry8 Jul 2008
Test number860670197134
Mileage39,437 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 5 Jun 2006
Test date5 Jun 2006
Expiry13 Jun 2007
Test number832486156168
Mileage29,325 mi