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GOLF · Blue

S678 WYB
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Apr 2026
First reg15 Oct 1998
Mileage100,296 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

27 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 July 2025.

PASSED · 8 Apr 2025
Test date8 Apr 2025
Expiry7 Apr 2026
Test number659822560450
Mileage100,296 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2025
Test date5 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number377011873120
Mileage100,293 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousAnti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 6 Oct 2023
Test date6 Oct 2023
Expiry9 Oct 2024
Test number884670287899
Mileage95,589 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2022
Test date29 Sep 2022
Expiry9 Oct 2023
Test number778087961694
Mileage90,695 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2021
Test date2 Oct 2021
Expiry9 Oct 2022
Test number965476940110
Mileage83,405 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2021
Test date2 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number372080467487
Mileage83,405 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PrsOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2020
Test date1 Oct 2020
Expiry9 Oct 2021
Test number593593489720
Mileage80,017 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry9 Oct 2020
Test number665655153831
Mileage76,142 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCoolant leak poss. water pump
FAILED · 18 Sep 2019
Test date18 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number889267578378
Mileage75,924 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCoolant leak poss. water pump
PASSED · 6 Oct 2018
Test date6 Oct 2018
Expiry9 Oct 2019
Test number342865603391
Mileage71,698 mi
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 5 Oct 2018
Test date5 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number933400313473
Mileage71,697 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2017
Test date10 Oct 2017
Expiry9 Oct 2018
Test number237320337396
Mileage69,241 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 10 Oct 2017
Test date10 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number880277262301
Mileage69,241 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2016
Test date30 Sep 2016
Expiry9 Oct 2017
Test number212075851917
Mileage66,030 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisorymid exhaust mount broken
FAILED · 29 Sep 2016
Test date29 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number646108754544
Mileage66,028 mi
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisorymid exhaust mount broken
PASSED · 17 Sep 2015
Test date17 Sep 2015
Expiry9 Oct 2016
Test number979957208703
Mileage62,415 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number652197424332
Mileage62,405 mi
FailNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2014
Test date17 Sep 2014
Expiry9 Oct 2015
Test number795360564269
Mileage58,929 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry9 Oct 2014
Test number367263363469
Mileage58,467 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2012
Test date26 Sep 2012
Expiry9 Oct 2013
Test number308980872403
Mileage56,628 mi
User Enteredpassager airbag slight deteriorated
FAILED · 26 Sep 2012
Test date26 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number616550272260
Mileage56,628 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredpassager airbag slight deteriorated
PASSED · 28 Sep 2011
Test date28 Sep 2011
Expiry9 Oct 2012
Test number738601871230
Mileage55,401 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredn/s/f brake discs slightly corroded
User Enteredboth rear tyres slightly perishing outer sidewalls
FAILED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number393366160441
Mileage53,334 mi
PrsNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry9 Oct 2011
Test number201046960237
Mileage53,334 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number440048079220
Mileage51,148 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry9 Oct 2010
Test number983088479204
Mileage51,148 mi
FAILED · 29 Sep 2008
Test date29 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number530313778287
Mileage47,214 mi
PrsNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2008
Test date29 Sep 2008
Expiry9 Oct 2009
Test number573113378219
Mileage47,214 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2007
Test date3 Oct 2007
Expiry9 Oct 2008
Test number981126077212
Mileage42,986 mi
User Enteredo/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
User Enteredn/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
PASSED · 29 Sep 2006
Test date29 Sep 2006
Expiry9 Oct 2007
Test number460112376271
Mileage41,210 mi