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GOLF · Black

SW05 VCN
MOTExpired
MOT due17 May 2026
First reg1 Mar 2005
Mileage148,595 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 June 2026.

PASSED · 29 Apr 2025
Test date29 Apr 2025
Expiry17 May 2026
Test number622372617725
Mileage148,595 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded but not excessively
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded
PASSED · 18 May 2024
Test date18 May 2024
Expiry17 May 2025
Test number160911593771
Mileage141,560 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number886808477194
Mileage141,507 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2022
Test date21 Oct 2022
Expiry20 Oct 2023
Test number720021418571
Mileage132,768 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry16 Oct 2022
Test number872604539222
Mileage131,536 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 30 Sep 2020
Test date30 Sep 2020
Expiry16 Oct 2021
Test number605619962354
Mileage130,565 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 24 Sep 2020
Test date24 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number262682241524
Mileage130,522 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil cap broken
PASSED · 1 Oct 2019
Test date1 Oct 2019
Expiry16 Oct 2020
Test number393119167611
Mileage129,563 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2018
Test date17 Oct 2018
Expiry16 Oct 2019
Test number683129538476
Mileage126,621 mi
PASSED · 12 Oct 2017
Test date12 Oct 2017
Expiry11 Oct 2018
Test number975082613641
Mileage117,592 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2016
Test date27 Aug 2016
Expiry26 Aug 2017
Test number790935490332
Mileage108,383 mi
PASSED · 30 May 2015
Test date30 May 2015
Expiry29 May 2016
Test number497020355193
Mileage96,401 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2014
Test date23 May 2014
Expiry27 May 2015
Test number588783244184
Mileage84,155 mi
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
User Enteredrear engine/g.box mount split
PASSED · 24 May 2013
Test date24 May 2013
Expiry27 May 2014
Test number595334443127
Mileage70,665 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 May 2012
Test date28 May 2012
Expiry27 May 2013
Test number266799842414
Mileage58,611 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 27 Jul 2011
Test date27 Jul 2011
Expiry26 Jul 2012
Test number907588901276
Mileage53,801 mi
FAILED · 16 Jul 2011
Test date16 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number966417191194
Mileage53,786 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
PASSED · 2 Mar 2010
Test date2 Mar 2010
Expiry1 Mar 2011
Test number134961560487
Mileage41,075 mi
User Enteredslight oil leak from oil return pipe between turbo and sump
PASSED · 23 Feb 2009
Test date23 Feb 2009
Expiry1 Mar 2010
Test number990204159067
Mileage31,024 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2008
Test date27 Feb 2008
Expiry1 Mar 2009
Test number124028858013
Mileage25,515 mi
FAILED · 25 Feb 2008
Test date25 Feb 2008
Expiry—
Test number760326558079
Mileage25,459 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre