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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

SW57 FMU
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Jan 2026
First reg18 Jan 2008
Mileage74,705 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 January 2026.

PASSED · 22 Jan 2025
Test date22 Jan 2025
Expiry21 Jan 2026
Test number590160228740
Mileage74,705 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Jan 2025
Test date22 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number845630965965
Mileage74,705 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2024
Test date22 Jan 2024
Expiry21 Jan 2025
Test number781736507596
Mileage73,025 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Jan 2023
Test date16 Jan 2023
Expiry20 Jan 2024
Test number706642592261
Mileage72,283 mi
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))
FAILED · 16 Jan 2023
Test date16 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number992157553367
Mileage72,283 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2022
Test date18 Jan 2022
Expiry20 Jan 2023
Test number220413164298
Mileage71,275 mi
FAILED · 18 Jan 2022
Test date18 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number131927813355
Mileage71,275 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Jan 2021
Test date21 Jan 2021
Expiry20 Jan 2022
Test number787196304711
Mileage68,882 mi
AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight knock from Anti roll bar link.
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished.
FAILED · 21 Jan 2021
Test date21 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number291437604967
Mileage68,880 mi
AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight knock from Anti roll bar link.
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished.
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry18 Jan 2021
Test number475140847905
Mileage65,823 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry18 Jan 2020
Test number691740911552
Mileage60,913 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 15 Jan 2018
Test date15 Jan 2018
Expiry18 Jan 2019
Test number985452520358
Mileage56,328 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 15 Jan 2018
Test date15 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number976982311710
Mileage56,327 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry18 Jan 2018
Test number535875641246
Mileage50,366 mi
FAILED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number662059354013
Mileage50,364 mi
FailNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2016
Test date18 Jan 2016
Expiry18 Jan 2017
Test number738159980972
Mileage45,130 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2015
Test date16 Jan 2015
Expiry18 Jan 2016
Test number656266215090
Mileage39,276 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2014
Test date16 Jan 2014
Expiry18 Jan 2015
Test number147486614485
Mileage34,605 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2013
Test date16 Jan 2013
Expiry18 Jan 2014
Test number119766013435
Mileage29,855 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2012
Test date16 Jan 2012
Expiry18 Jan 2013
Test number147156812458
Mileage24,643 mi
PASSED · 14 Jan 2011
Test date14 Jan 2011
Expiry18 Jan 2012
Test number538314111072
Mileage17,120 mi