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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · White

SP61 FFG
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Mar 2026
First reg1 Dec 2011
Mileage143,321 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Sep 2026

Vehicle age

14 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 August 2025.

PASSED · 15 Mar 2025
Test date15 Mar 2025
Expiry14 Mar 2026
Test number419373366185
Mileage143,321 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry12 Apr 2023
Test number796263414145
Mileage142,400 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number365281329346
Mileage142,399 mi
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2021
Test date17 Mar 2021
Expiry16 Mar 2022
Test number244815932905
Mileage136,791 mi
FAILED · 17 Mar 2021
Test date17 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number734124619162
Mileage136,791 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 Jan 2021
Test date21 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number609204419786
Mileage136,749 mi
MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2020
Test date24 Jan 2020
Expiry23 Jan 2021
Test number520113046381
Mileage132,518 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisorySill damaged n/s/f
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust slightly louder than standard
FAILED · 8 Jan 2020
Test date8 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number596137476628
Mileage132,510 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisorySpare wheel flat and been rim welded
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust possibly more noisy than standard
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryN/s sill damaged
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested Due to Coolant leak from front housing (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryO/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorCoil spring insecure All four springs incorrect for vehicle and will not remain in place when jacked up. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2018
Test date9 Oct 2018
Expiry8 Oct 2019
Test number105338794965
Mileage105,060 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noise
FAILED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number839238841309
Mileage105,060 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust noise
MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2017
Test date27 Sep 2017
Expiry26 Sep 2018
Test number875844423131
Mileage75,218 mi
FAILED · 26 Sep 2017
Test date26 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number753709735086
Mileage75,210 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisoryexhaust sleeve broken
PASSED · 28 Aug 2017
Test date28 Aug 2017
Expiry3 Sep 2018
Test number174721283951
Mileage74,514 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
PASSED · 9 Aug 2016
Test date9 Aug 2016
Expiry3 Sep 2017
Test number150990949097
Mileage63,324 mi
PASSED · 31 Aug 2015
Test date31 Aug 2015
Expiry3 Sep 2016
Test number558869575776
Mileage52,706 mi
FAILED · 27 Aug 2015
Test date27 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number856206892200
Mileage52,577 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 4 Sep 2014
Test date4 Sep 2014
Expiry3 Sep 2015
Test number176067944244
Mileage41,038 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components