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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Grey

SH61 FHJ
MOTValid
MOT due28 Aug 2026
First reg28 Oct 2011
Mileage153,175 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 December 2025.

PASSED · 28 Aug 2025
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry28 Aug 2026
Test number428228257592
Mileage153,175 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 28 Aug 2025
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number461727855371
Mileage153,169 mi
DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2024
Test date9 Aug 2024
Expiry28 Aug 2025
Test number427219446418
Mileage139,648 mi
AdvisoryAge related corrosion on the underside.
PASSED · 21 Aug 2023
Test date21 Aug 2023
Expiry28 Aug 2024
Test number232109068551
Mileage133,328 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2022
Test date29 Aug 2022
Expiry28 Aug 2023
Test number724597558123
Mileage125,893 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2021
Test date28 Oct 2021
Expiry30 Oct 2022
Test number941423546505
Mileage120,559 mi
FAILED · 28 Oct 2021
Test date28 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number322881716073
Mileage120,558 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2020
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry30 Oct 2021
Test number629366589745
Mileage111,865 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2019
Test date26 Oct 2019
Expiry30 Oct 2020
Test number695468967974
Mileage100,277 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2018
Test date31 Oct 2018
Expiry30 Oct 2019
Test number342626921430
Mileage85,836 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2017
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry28 Oct 2018
Test number828865396382
Mileage70,694 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2016
Test date7 Oct 2016
Expiry28 Oct 2017
Test number544838100076
Mileage52,287 mi
PASSED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number313386553681
Mileage39,957 mi
PASSED · 16 Oct 2014
Test date16 Oct 2014
Expiry28 Oct 2015
Test number349459684279
Mileage29,208 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 16 Oct 2014
Test date16 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number976819084268
Mileage29,208 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay