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GOLF · Black

RY52 MGJ
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Dec 2025
First reg15 Jan 2003
Mileage147,201 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry4 Dec 2025
Test number299646742887
Mileage147,201 mi
AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number568504469313
Mileage147,201 mi
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2023
Test date20 Nov 2023
Expiry4 Dec 2024
Test number453266032342
Mileage141,638 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 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))
FAILED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number912179999972
Mileage141,636 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 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))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2022
Test date25 Nov 2022
Expiry4 Dec 2023
Test number203936125515
Mileage136,214 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2021
Test date17 Nov 2021
Expiry4 Dec 2022
Test number154550306078
Mileage131,188 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2021
Test date11 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number525954658971
Mileage131,188 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2020
Test date27 Nov 2020
Expiry4 Dec 2021
Test number969670933646
Mileage126,418 mi
AdvisoryService Light-On
AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak Around Timing Cover
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Suspension Top Mounts Worn
PASSED · 23 Nov 2019
Test date23 Nov 2019
Expiry4 Dec 2020
Test number129775375383
Mileage122,534 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2019
Test date22 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number889044553413
Mileage122,534 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2018
Test date27 Nov 2018
Expiry4 Dec 2019
Test number226660563161
Mileage117,194 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 26 Nov 2018
Test date26 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number317480258428
Mileage117,194 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry4 Dec 2018
Test number997031292910
Mileage113,491 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2017
Test date23 Feb 2017
Expiry27 Feb 2018
Test number876551783570
Mileage111,904 mi
FAILED · 22 Feb 2017
Test date22 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number922167310467
Mileage111,878 mi
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Feb 2016
Test date8 Feb 2016
Expiry27 Feb 2017
Test number687133410052
Mileage109,465 mi
PASSED · 28 Feb 2015
Test date28 Feb 2015
Expiry27 Feb 2016
Test number299239755085
Mileage106,305 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredfuel filter corroded
User Enteredrear discs corroded
User Enteredstone chip in windscreen
PASSED · 5 Apr 2014
Test date5 Apr 2014
Expiry15 Apr 2015
Test number238755094069
Mileage104,541 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredeml light on
User Enteredholder stuck on windscreen
User Enteredrear wiper blade split
PASSED · 16 Apr 2013
Test date16 Apr 2013
Expiry15 Apr 2014
Test number196686803179
Mileage94,061 mi
FAILED · 9 Apr 2013
Test date9 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number215749593049
Mileage94,061 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2012
Test date19 Mar 2012
Expiry18 Mar 2013
Test number525009572032
Mileage79,196 mi
FAILED · 16 Mar 2012
Test date16 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number858326272083
Mileage79,196 mi
FailOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredeml light on.
User Enteredairbag light on.
PASSED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry16 Mar 2012
Test number416396971022
Mileage69,627 mi
FAILED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number868936971047
Mileage69,627 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge
PASSED · 27 Feb 2010
Test date27 Feb 2010
Expiry1 Mar 2011
Test number822538250018
Mileage60,711 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2009
Test date2 Mar 2009
Expiry1 Mar 2010
Test number881871269068
Mileage50,735 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Feb 2009
Test date20 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number882081159037
Mileage50,559 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2008
Test date4 Feb 2008
Expiry4 Feb 2009
Test number402975938025
Mileage40,278 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2007
Test date5 Feb 2007
Expiry4 Feb 2008
Test number894246637023
Mileage31,603 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2006
Test date4 Jan 2006
Expiry15 Jan 2007
Test number752874906077
Mileage22,694 mi