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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF DIESEL · White

T272 JMS
VOLKSWAGEN T272 JMS
MOTValid
MOT due1 Sep 2026
First reg1 Mar 1999
Mileage289,178 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2026

Vehicle age

27 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 3 October 2025.

PASSED · 2 Sep 2025
Test date2 Sep 2025
Expiry1 Sep 2026
Test number136962319895
Mileage289,178 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED · 28 Jul 2025
Test date28 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number365191499609
Mileage289,126 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Aug 2024
Test date22 Aug 2024
Expiry23 Aug 2025
Test number601927847778
Mileage288,076 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Aug 2024
Test date19 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number975470139023
Mileage288,075 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2023
Test date15 Aug 2023
Expiry23 Aug 2024
Test number705616989694
Mileage286,405 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Aug 2023
Test date14 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number862917319132
Mileage286,404 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system before flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2022
Test date2 Aug 2022
Expiry23 Aug 2023
Test number357011271845
Mileage284,683 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2021
Test date19 Aug 2021
Expiry23 Aug 2022
Test number482496590988
Mileage283,551 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCoolant cap broken/insecure
AdvisoryDriver's door upper hinge worn
AdvisoryNearside front sill seam damaged
AdvisoryDrive coupling(s) noisy
Advisorysteering requires more effort on R/H lock .
AdvisoryUneven wear on offside front tyre .
FAILED · 18 Aug 2021
Test date18 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number506881656630
Mileage283,548 mi
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCoolant cap broken/insecure
AdvisoryDriver's door upper hinge worn
AdvisoryNearside front sill seam damaged
PrsDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction driver's sun visor removed (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryDrive coupling(s) noisy
Advisorysteering requires more effort on R/H lock .
AdvisoryUneven wear on offside front tyre .
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Aug 2020
Test date24 Aug 2020
Expiry23 Aug 2021
Test number670567032341
Mileage282,803 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 21 Aug 2020
Test date21 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number942476305303
Mileage282,803 mi
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2019
Test date16 Aug 2019
Expiry22 Aug 2020
Test number939420820124
Mileage281,510 mi
AdvisoryOffside Outer sill rusty
AdvisoryOffside Front door hinges worn
AdvisoryOffside Front brake tight
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2018
Test date23 Aug 2018
Expiry22 Aug 2019
Test number676178397554
Mileage279,453 mi
AdvisoryRear parking brake just passes
FAILED · 17 Aug 2018
Test date17 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number822985377148
Mileage279,453 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2017
Test date18 Aug 2017
Expiry22 Aug 2018
Test number208160861213
Mileage276,708 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 · 17 Aug 2017
Test date17 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number877210386954
Mileage276,708 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)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 23 Aug 2016
Test date23 Aug 2016
Expiry22 Aug 2017
Test number255143446378
Mileage274,125 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 22 Aug 2016
Test date22 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number278908270278
Mileage274,124 mi
FailOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 18 Aug 2015
Test date18 Aug 2015
Expiry22 Aug 2016
Test number587662500751
Mileage271,760 mi
FAILED · 17 Aug 2015
Test date17 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number259463799284
Mileage271,759 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)
PASSED · 21 Aug 2014
Test date21 Aug 2014
Expiry22 Aug 2015
Test number537613534298
Mileage269,567 mi
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 19 Aug 2014
Test date19 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number529791734216
Mileage269,567 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
FailOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 23 Aug 2013
Test date23 Aug 2013
Expiry22 Aug 2014
Test number336575133417
Mileage266,865 mi
FAILED · 21 Aug 2013
Test date21 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number879713033278
Mileage266,865 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2012
Test date16 Aug 2012
Expiry15 Aug 2013
Test number659889022294
Mileage263,231 mi
FAILED · 15 Aug 2012
Test date15 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number308448822454
Mileage263,231 mi
FailOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
FailSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2011
Test date16 Aug 2011
Expiry15 Aug 2012
Test number226028421209
Mileage259,247 mi
User Enteredboth front to rear brake pipes are undersealed
User Enteredsteering colum has slight play
User Enteredboth front anti roll bar link rubber bushes have slight play
PASSED · 4 Aug 2010
Test date4 Aug 2010
Expiry6 Aug 2011
Test number150146110269
Mileage254,691 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2010
Test date3 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number761685310278
Mileage254,691 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 7 Aug 2009
Test date7 Aug 2009
Expiry6 Aug 2010
Test number712419319230
Mileage249,968 mi
FAILED · 6 Aug 2009
Test date6 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number924468119239
Mileage249,967 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)