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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Black

SB08 UBG
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Apr 2026
First reg24 Jun 2008
Mileage197,011 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 1 November 2025.

PASSED · 18 Mar 2025
Test date18 Mar 2025
Expiry4 Apr 2026
Test number119762638784
Mileage197,011 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc surface corrosion due to inactivity
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2024
Test date5 Apr 2024
Expiry4 Apr 2025
Test number862008680266
Mileage185,586 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
FAILED · 4 Apr 2024
Test date4 Apr 2024
Expiry—
Test number777394709001
Mileage185,586 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry6 Feb 2024
Test number187650800911
Mileage170,891 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
FAILED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry—
Test number642201034532
Mileage170,890 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2022
Test date8 Mar 2022
Expiry7 Mar 2023
Test number238635931923
Mileage159,185 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
FAILED · 7 Mar 2022
Test date7 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number882832433993
Mileage159,183 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryboth parkbrake performances low
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2021
Test date8 Mar 2021
Expiry7 Mar 2022
Test number682937590799
Mileage142,266 mi
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBOTH front tyres wearing thin
PASSED · 3 Mar 2020
Test date3 Mar 2020
Expiry3 Mar 2021
Test number262482125369
Mileage130,284 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2019
Test date4 Mar 2019
Expiry3 Mar 2020
Test number240187384007
Mileage112,788 mi
Advisoryengine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components,
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2018
Test date22 Feb 2018
Expiry22 Feb 2019
Test number248702347766
Mileage92,310 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 21 Feb 2018
Test date21 Feb 2018
Expiry—
Test number549147464925
Mileage92,305 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 23 Feb 2017
Test date23 Feb 2017
Expiry22 Feb 2018
Test number624484420200
Mileage73,740 mi
FAILED · 16 Feb 2017
Test date16 Feb 2017
Expiry—
Test number780413146734
Mileage73,734 mi
FailOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry28 Jul 2017
Test number406201871056
Mileage69,388 mi
FAILED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry—
Test number505639241836
Mileage69,388 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside 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)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6b)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number749400415282
Mileage61,491 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredCUSTOMER SUPPLIED PART WORN TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER EDGE, CAN NOT SEE CORDS AND PASSES REQUIRMENTS AS SEEN , BUT WOULD ADVISE RENEW.
FAILED · 28 Jul 2015
Test date28 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number699249705298
Mileage61,491 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 13 May 2014
Test date13 May 2014
Expiry21 May 2015
Test number265413234189
Mileage52,855 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2014
Test date13 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number605193534141
Mileage52,855 mi
FailNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PASSED · 21 May 2013
Test date21 May 2013
Expiry21 May 2014
Test number338431543190
Mileage46,076 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enterednail in siidewall of r/n/s tyre
PASSED · 22 May 2012
Test date22 May 2012
Expiry21 May 2013
Test number609033642148
Mileage39,555 mi
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
FAILED · 22 May 2012
Test date22 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number625993742148
Mileage39,555 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
PASSED · 24 May 2011
Test date24 May 2011
Expiry24 Jun 2012
Test number775414241104
Mileage32,059 mi