VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Yellow

S53J GC

MOTValid

MOT due26 Nov 2026

First reg2 Dec 1998

Mileage110,794 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 May 2026.

PASSED · 26 Nov 2025

Test date26 Nov 2025

Expiry26 Nov 2026

Test number931809075985

Mileage110,794 mi

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n.s.r end bit corroding (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

FAILED · 24 Nov 2025

Test date24 Nov 2025

Expiry—

Test number195399975834

Mileage110,793 mi

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n.s.r end bit corroding (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 27 Nov 2024

Test date27 Nov 2024

Expiry26 Nov 2025

Test number692772543007

Mileage109,533 mi

Advisoryunderside has corrosion

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 2 Dec 2022

Test date2 Dec 2022

Expiry1 Dec 2023

Test number644815743974

Mileage102,649 mi

MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

AdvisoryCoolant leak

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 1 Dec 2022

Test date1 Dec 2022

Expiry—

Test number836370775617

Mileage102,649 mi

MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

AdvisoryCoolant leak

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

MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 23 Nov 2021

Test date23 Nov 2021

Expiry22 Nov 2022

Test number922150681680

Mileage94,987 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

FAILED · 19 Nov 2021

Test date19 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number605197604697

Mileage94,987 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

PASSED · 20 Nov 2020

Test date20 Nov 2020

Expiry19 Nov 2021

Test number897398454890

Mileage89,720 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Advisoryunderside has slight corrosion

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

FAILED · 13 Nov 2020

Test date13 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number955712600540

Mileage89,699 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Advisoryunderside has slight corrosion

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

PASSED · 24 Oct 2019

Test date24 Oct 2019

Expiry13 Nov 2020

Test number855501778952

Mileage84,854 mi

PASSED · 14 Nov 2018

Test date14 Nov 2018

Expiry13 Nov 2019

Test number236424859959

Mileage79,891 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 7 Nov 2017

Test date7 Nov 2017

Expiry6 Nov 2018

Test number678277347900

Mileage68,644 mi

Advisoryslight exhaust leaks

FAILED · 6 Nov 2017

Test date6 Nov 2017

Expiry—

Test number718681351037

Mileage68,642 mi

FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advisoryslight exhaust leaks

PASSED · 3 Oct 2016

Test date3 Oct 2016

Expiry2 Oct 2017

Test number652118676806

Mileage68,428 mi

Advisorychips on windscreen

Advisoryvarious rust patches (inner sills, sill ends, outer sills)

Advisoryall discs rusty

Advisorysmall exhaust leak

Advisoryfront tyres slightly perished

Advisoryslight play in front top mounts

FAILED · 23 Sep 2016

Test date23 Sep 2016

Expiry—

Test number592653612885

Mileage68,424 mi

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Advisorychips on windscreen

Advisoryvarious rust patches (inner sills, sill ends, outer sills)

Advisoryall discs rusty

Advisorysmall exhaust leak

Advisoryfront tyres slightly perished

Advisoryslight play in front top mounts

PASSED · 27 Apr 2015

Test date27 Apr 2015

Expiry29 Apr 2016

Test number267007315131

Mileage66,752 mi

User Enteredslight run out on front brakes

User Enteredall discs rusty

User Enteredchips on screen

PASSED · 30 Apr 2014

Test date30 Apr 2014

Expiry29 Apr 2015

Test number745970724106

Mileage65,859 mi

User Enteredboth rear wheel bearings have slight play and are slightly noisey

User Enteredsurface corrosuion on inner sill areas

User Enteredoffside front inner rack end has slight play

FAILED · 29 Apr 2014

Test date29 Apr 2014

Expiry—

Test number467189214127

Mileage65,857 mi

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

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

User Enteredboth rear wheel bearings have slight play and are slightly noisey

User Enteredsurface corrosuion on inner sill areas

User Enteredoffside front inner rack end has slight play

PASSED · 17 Apr 2013

Test date17 Apr 2013

Expiry16 Apr 2014

Test number936397803138

Mileage63,888 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enteredfront tyres low on edges

PASSED · 31 May 2012

Test date31 May 2012

Expiry30 May 2013

Test number265132452424

Mileage60,093 mi

FAILED · 31 May 2012

Test date31 May 2012

Expiry—

Test number806252152159

Mileage60,093 mi

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

PASSED · 16 May 2011

Test date16 May 2011

Expiry15 May 2012

Test number538596531160

Mileage55,279 mi

PASSED · 4 Dec 2009

Test date4 Dec 2009

Expiry4 Dec 2010

Test number691038439359

Mileage46,670 mi

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

PASSED · 5 Dec 2008

Test date5 Dec 2008

Expiry4 Dec 2009

Test number402790948397

Mileage40,024 mi

PASSED · 3 Dec 2007

Test date3 Dec 2007

Expiry3 Dec 2008

Test number690087537360

Mileage36,782 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

PASSED · 4 Dec 2006

Test date4 Dec 2006

Expiry3 Dec 2007

Test number471108836404

Mileage34,065 mi

User Enteredslight play in both front suspension top mountings

User Enteredslight imbalance on front brakes