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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

S71R DP
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Oct 2021
First reg16 Dec 1998
Mileage185,773 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 25 January 2026.

PASSED · 6 Oct 2020
Test date6 Oct 2020
Expiry5 Oct 2021
Test number474515867221
Mileage185,773 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2019
Test date8 Jan 2019
Expiry12 Jan 2020
Test number659472915798
Mileage184,897 mi
FAILED · 8 Jan 2019
Test date8 Jan 2019
Expiry—
Test number446600198570
Mileage184,897 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PrsBraking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 12 Jan 2018
Test date12 Jan 2018
Expiry12 Jan 2019
Test number106141312317
Mileage182,787 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 12 Jan 2018
Test date12 Jan 2018
Expiry—
Test number856785813645
Mileage182,787 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2017
Test date13 Jan 2017
Expiry12 Jan 2018
Test number441466201086
Mileage177,858 mi
Advisorycoolant level low
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 Jan 2016
Test date8 Jan 2016
Expiry12 Jan 2017
Test number962195789309
Mileage172,871 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2015
Test date7 Jan 2015
Expiry12 Jan 2016
Test number925207205088
Mileage167,415 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2014
Test date13 Jan 2014
Expiry12 Jan 2015
Test number128543114034
Mileage161,737 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 3 Jan 2014
Test date3 Jan 2014
Expiry—
Test number165063804056
Mileage161,657 mi
FailCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2012
Test date22 Dec 2012
Expiry21 Dec 2013
Test number256207852397
Mileage154,605 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 5 Dec 2011
Test date5 Dec 2011
Expiry—
Test number967659631365
Mileage144,419 mi
PrsCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
PrsOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront and rear disc corroded
PASSED · 5 Dec 2011
Test date5 Dec 2011
Expiry11 Dec 2012
Test number475739031409
Mileage144,419 mi
User Enteredfront and rear disc corroded
PASSED · 4 Dec 2010
Test date4 Dec 2010
Expiry11 Dec 2011
Test number484138130462
Mileage137,725 mi
PASSED · 12 Dec 2009
Test date12 Dec 2009
Expiry11 Dec 2010
Test number610206749393
Mileage134,381 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2008
Test date8 Dec 2008
Expiry7 Dec 2009
Test number484913448388
Mileage125,932 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 4 Dec 2008
Test date4 Dec 2008
Expiry—
Test number583029038376
Mileage125,799 mi
FailOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 30 Nov 2007
Test date30 Nov 2007
Expiry12 Dec 2008
Test number820184637322
Mileage116,473 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Nov 2006
Test date29 Nov 2006
Expiry12 Dec 2007
Test number862753436365
Mileage106,799 mi
FAILED · 24 Nov 2006
Test date24 Nov 2006
Expiry—
Test number133678926380
Mileage106,648 mi
FailCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User EnteredFront wiper blades are poor at clearing screen, rear wiper blade in poor condition.
User EnteredRear brake pads are getting low.
User EnteredRear axle bushes are worn.
PASSED · 13 Dec 2005
Test date13 Dec 2005
Expiry12 Dec 2006
Test number681667745301
Mileage96,847 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)