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GOLF · Grey

SV55 HKA
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Nov 2024
First reg25 Nov 2005
Mileage144,810 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 January 2026.

PASSED · 13 Nov 2023
Test date13 Nov 2023
Expiry12 Nov 2024
Test number583644090111
Mileage144,810 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2022
Test date14 Oct 2022
Expiry14 Oct 2023
Test number634972320976
Mileage137,613 mi
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 12 Oct 2022
Test date12 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number324061036672
Mileage137,610 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2021
Test date5 Oct 2021
Expiry14 Oct 2022
Test number821893518986
Mileage134,707 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Oct 2020
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry14 Oct 2021
Test number771583412026
Mileage131,697 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf susp arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Oct 2019
Test date15 Oct 2019
Expiry14 Oct 2020
Test number383785735317
Mileage129,277 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2019
Test date29 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number722649257660
Mileage129,270 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage detatched (4.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2018
Test date8 Feb 2018
Expiry7 Feb 2019
Test number711205222875
Mileage118,375 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisorytraction control light on dash
PASSED · 3 Feb 2017
Test date3 Feb 2017
Expiry6 Feb 2018
Test number769397329302
Mileage102,371 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 3 Feb 2017
Test date3 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number537209584603
Mileage102,371 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2016
Test date4 Feb 2016
Expiry6 Feb 2017
Test number751287946034
Mileage91,903 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear binding slightly
Advisoryfuel tank straps corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth rear shockers has slightly reduced damping effect
PASSED · 4 Feb 2015
Test date4 Feb 2015
Expiry6 Feb 2016
Test number897965935016
Mileage84,015 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User EnteredO/S/R backing plate missing
User EnteredO/S/F backing plate corroded
User EnteredRear brakes sticking slightly
FAILED · 2 Feb 2015
Test date2 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number297243535035
Mileage83,991 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User EnteredO/S/R backing plate missing
User EnteredO/S/F backing plate corroded
User EnteredRear brakes sticking slightly
PASSED · 7 Feb 2014
Test date7 Feb 2014
Expiry6 Feb 2015
Test number135138634437
Mileage73,144 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2014
Test date28 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number879528724004
Mileage73,095 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 30 Jan 2013
Test date30 Jan 2013
Expiry1 Feb 2014
Test number126330533022
Mileage62,420 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2012
Test date2 Feb 2012
Expiry1 Feb 2013
Test number817973732045
Mileage50,657 mi
PASSED · 25 Nov 2011
Test date25 Nov 2011
Expiry25 Nov 2012
Test number159669821375
Mileage49,471 mi
User Enteredpoor spray from n/s/f washer jet
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly corroded
User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split and deteriorate
User Enteredexhaust middle clamp/sleeve corroded and splitting
FAILED · 24 Nov 2011
Test date24 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number815868821371
Mileage49,471 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
User Enteredpoor spray from n/s/f washer jet
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly corroded
User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split and deteriorate
User Enteredexhaust middle clamp/sleeve corroded and splitting
PASSED · 24 Nov 2010
Test date24 Nov 2010
Expiry25 Nov 2011
Test number424468920470
Mileage44,641 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2009
Test date20 Nov 2009
Expiry25 Nov 2010
Test number182414829384
Mileage38,082 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2008
Test date21 Nov 2008
Expiry25 Nov 2009
Test number410656628369
Mileage32,732 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2008
Test date14 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number240068088237
Mileage32,101 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)