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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Red

ST08 BYB
MOTValid
MOT due6 Jan 2027
First reg26 Mar 2008
Mileage164,725 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 24 May 2026.

PASSED · 7 Jan 2026
Test date7 Jan 2026
Expiry6 Jan 2027
Test number385161438173
Mileage164,725 mi
AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 7 Jan 2026
Test date7 Jan 2026
Expiry—
Test number446647119521
Mileage164,725 mi
AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 6 Dec 2024
Test date6 Dec 2024
Expiry5 Dec 2025
Test number141417631787
Mileage157,662 mi
FAILED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry—
Test number103526361797
Mileage157,551 mi
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2023
Test date9 Sep 2023
Expiry17 Sep 2024
Test number359261489906
Mileage149,442 mi
FAILED · 8 Sep 2023
Test date8 Sep 2023
Expiry—
Test number707851427294
Mileage149,442 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2022
Test date10 Sep 2022
Expiry17 Sep 2023
Test number197953781987
Mileage136,956 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Sep 2021
Test date18 Sep 2021
Expiry17 Sep 2022
Test number592521296450
Mileage125,173 mi
PASSED · 12 Sep 2020
Test date12 Sep 2020
Expiry11 Sep 2021
Test number866264268013
Mileage109,928 mi
PASSED · 9 Nov 2019
Test date9 Nov 2019
Expiry8 Nov 2020
Test number704822908510
Mileage99,702 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 28 Sep 2019
Test date28 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number216721365829
Mileage99,652 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL BADLY HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2018
Test date10 Sep 2018
Expiry10 Sep 2019
Test number382134725454
Mileage86,261 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2017
Test date11 Sep 2017
Expiry10 Sep 2018
Test number945649521177
Mileage79,907 mi
FAILED · 9 Sep 2017
Test date9 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number448273620286
Mileage79,907 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry26 Mar 2018
Test number938811911056
Mileage79,103 mi
Advisoryfront registration plate slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number721324541559
Mileage79,103 mi
Advisoryfront registration plate slightly deteriorated
PrsNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2016
Test date18 Mar 2016
Expiry26 Mar 2017
Test number417361448408
Mileage75,251 mi
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2015
Test date24 Mar 2015
Expiry26 Mar 2016
Test number546043285098
Mileage70,106 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 23 Mar 2015
Test date23 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number496072985019
Mileage70,100 mi
FailRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 15 Mar 2014
Test date15 Mar 2014
Expiry26 Mar 2015
Test number796784174014
Mileage62,061 mi
PASSED · 16 Mar 2013
Test date16 Mar 2013
Expiry26 Mar 2014
Test number357435073012
Mileage53,676 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredboth rear tyres perished
PASSED · 24 Mar 2012
Test date24 Mar 2012
Expiry26 Mar 2013
Test number205664382055
Mileage43,031 mi
PASSED · 24 Mar 2011
Test date24 Mar 2011
Expiry26 Mar 2012
Test number579143681059
Mileage32,918 mi
User Enteredo\s rear brake slight bind