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GOLF · Silver

SO53 TZH
MOTValid
MOT due6 Nov 2026
First reg9 Jan 2004
Mileage154,206 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 4 December 2025.

PASSED · 11 Oct 2025
Test date11 Oct 2025
Expiry6 Nov 2026
Test number854613652475
Mileage154,206 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryall suspension items and body panels
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry6 Nov 2025
Test number475472323122
Mileage149,588 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryVehicle body corroded in various areas
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry6 Nov 2024
Test number500491158089
Mileage138,177 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorysurface corrosion on front subframe
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number494620283497
Mileage138,177 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisorysurface corrosion on front subframe
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2022
Test date26 Oct 2022
Expiry6 Nov 2023
Test number539945675568
Mileage130,231 mi
PASSED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry6 Nov 2022
Test number493226961725
Mileage125,706 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 30 Oct 2021
Test date30 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number467255405198
Mileage125,706 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both not secured (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry6 Nov 2021
Test number942422394931
Mileage121,330 mi
FAILED · 26 Oct 2020
Test date26 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number887257670699
Mileage121,329 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2019
Test date16 Oct 2019
Expiry6 Nov 2020
Test number707315333594
Mileage116,375 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorygeneral corrosion on underside
PASSED · 24 Oct 2018
Test date24 Oct 2018
Expiry6 Nov 2019
Test number498380365077
Mileage109,535 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorybrake pipes greased
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 24 Oct 2018
Test date24 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number483613148622
Mileage109,535 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorybrake pipes greased
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2017
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry6 Nov 2018
Test number317376869569
Mileage102,799 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2016
Test date28 Oct 2016
Expiry6 Nov 2017
Test number300752221468
Mileage95,893 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisorysome travel in brake pedal
Advisoryrear exhaust corroded
Advisorycoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 22 Oct 2016
Test date22 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number685832891352
Mileage95,747 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisorysome travel in brake pedal
Advisoryrear exhaust corroded
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisorycoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2015
Test date3 Nov 2015
Expiry6 Nov 2016
Test number537954605949
Mileage88,001 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 2 Nov 2015
Test date2 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number330802030881
Mileage88,001 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2014
Test date4 Nov 2014
Expiry6 Nov 2015
Test number457468804486
Mileage81,111 mi
FAILED · 4 Nov 2014
Test date4 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number625308104375
Mileage81,111 mi
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2013
Test date5 Nov 2013
Expiry6 Nov 2014
Test number119939303389
Mileage73,943 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth rear brakes grabbing slightly
User Enteredrear exhaust corroded and outer skin seperating
FAILED · 5 Nov 2013
Test date5 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number516509703301
Mileage73,943 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth rear brakes grabbing slightly
User Enteredrear exhaust corroded and outer skin seperating
PASSED · 22 Oct 2012
Test date22 Oct 2012
Expiry6 Nov 2013
Test number255056992272
Mileage67,272 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 22 Oct 2012
Test date22 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number567326892231
Mileage67,270 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2011
Test date17 Oct 2011
Expiry6 Nov 2012
Test number549410591217
Mileage60,029 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry6 Nov 2011
Test number344915490223
Mileage53,666 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredsmall cut o/s/f tyre
PASSED · 23 Oct 2009
Test date23 Oct 2009
Expiry6 Nov 2010
Test number890436899215
Mileage46,909 mi
Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut
PASSED · 7 Nov 2008
Test date7 Nov 2008
Expiry6 Nov 2009
Test number771792518364
Mileage40,043 mi
User Enteredadvise offside rear tread perished starting to separate
PASSED · 25 Apr 2008
Test date25 Apr 2008
Expiry26 Apr 2009
Test number723506318195
Mileage36,152 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2007
Test date27 Apr 2007
Expiry26 Apr 2008
Test number631627317176
Mileage27,737 mi
FAILED · 26 Apr 2007
Test date26 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number771526717162
Mileage27,737 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)