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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Grey

SW55 GSU
MOTValid
MOT due24 Jul 2026
First reg28 Jan 2006
Mileage103,759 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 29 June 2026.

PASSED · 15 Jul 2025
Test date15 Jul 2025
Expiry24 Jul 2026
Test number777022982202
Mileage103,759 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryunderside undersealed
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 14 Jul 2025
Test date14 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number710831562780
Mileage103,759 mi
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryunderside undersealed
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry24 Jul 2025
Test number688395199949
Mileage101,786 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Jul 2024
Test date9 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number337147134748
Mileage101,786 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2023
Test date13 Jul 2023
Expiry24 Jul 2024
Test number731653900828
Mileage99,756 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring fitted up side down
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 3 Jul 2023
Test date3 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number482681113338
Mileage99,756 mi
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring fitted up side down
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jul 2022
Test date1 Jul 2022
Expiry24 Jul 2023
Test number625265590077
Mileage97,238 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
FAILED · 29 Jun 2022
Test date29 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number862064887041
Mileage97,236 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 2 Jul 2021
Test date2 Jul 2021
Expiry24 Jul 2022
Test number988034205771
Mileage94,824 mi
FAILED · 28 Jun 2021
Test date28 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number503953341670
Mileage94,735 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2020
Test date25 Jul 2020
Expiry24 Jul 2021
Test number797301992496
Mileage91,188 mi
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 May 2019
Test date11 May 2019
Expiry24 Nov 2020
Test number293261906291
Mileage87,820 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 May 2018
Test date5 May 2018
Expiry24 May 2019
Test number990082694207
Mileage79,538 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 12 May 2017
Test date12 May 2017
Expiry24 May 2018
Test number948913555111
Mileage68,871 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryexhaust rear heatsheild insecure
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 13 May 2016
Test date13 May 2016
Expiry24 May 2017
Test number303072808377
Mileage59,706 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryExhaust mid to front join clamp sleeve getting corroded
PASSED · 16 May 2015
Test date16 May 2015
Expiry24 May 2016
Test number257406835479
Mileage50,420 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
User Enterednearside rear brake slight bind
PASSED · 19 May 2014
Test date19 May 2014
Expiry24 May 2015
Test number436609634177
Mileage44,744 mi
User EnteredOffside parking brake giving less performance.
User EnteredNearside front brake disc quite rusty on inside face and brake giving slightly less performancre.
PASSED · 17 May 2013
Test date17 May 2013
Expiry24 May 2014
Test number876647033158
Mileage38,549 mi
User EnteredBoth rear brakes have some corrosion and affecting braking slightly.
PASSED · 12 May 2012
Test date12 May 2012
Expiry24 May 2013
Test number569763932187
Mileage31,738 mi
User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing more on inside edges.
PASSED · 14 May 2011
Test date14 May 2011
Expiry24 May 2012
Test number747854431137
Mileage25,868 mi
PASSED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry24 May 2011
Test number724260230156
Mileage19,250 mi
User EnteredAll 4 tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls.
PASSED · 25 May 2009
Test date25 May 2009
Expiry24 May 2010
Test number171085649153
Mileage12,660 mi
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre