VOLKSWAGEN

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)