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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF S AUTO · Silver

T53J GP
VOLKSWAGEN T53J GP
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Feb 2021
First reg30 Mar 1999
Mileage115,508 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 September 2025.

PASSED · 26 Feb 2020
Test date26 Feb 2020
Expiry26 Feb 2021
Test number573134000223
Mileage115,508 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2019
Test date27 Feb 2019
Expiry26 Feb 2020
Test number716135650990
Mileage106,739 mi
FAILED · 27 Feb 2019
Test date27 Feb 2019
Expiry—
Test number907997349948
Mileage106,739 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2018
Test date23 Feb 2018
Expiry22 Feb 2019
Test number508298501028
Mileage90,127 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2016
Test date19 Mar 2016
Expiry3 Apr 2017
Test number295799959633
Mileage85,822 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2015
Test date4 Apr 2015
Expiry3 Apr 2016
Test number155174095030
Mileage82,298 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront 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)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 4 Apr 2015
Test date4 Apr 2015
Expiry—
Test number208314295048
Mileage82,298 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront 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)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 31 Mar 2014
Test date31 Mar 2014
Expiry30 Mar 2015
Test number156930394086
Mileage80,879 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 21 Mar 2014
Test date21 Mar 2014
Expiry—
Test number148240584035
Mileage80,846 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2013
Test date25 Mar 2013
Expiry26 Mar 2014
Test number856624883031
Mileage77,189 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 19 Mar 2013
Test date19 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number368008373026
Mileage77,189 mi
FailOffside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2012
Test date8 Mar 2012
Expiry26 Mar 2013
Test number448238962031
Mileage58,277 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
PASSED · 25 Mar 2011
Test date25 Mar 2011
Expiry26 Mar 2012
Test number995294181073
Mileage53,633 mi
PASSED · 9 Mar 2010
Test date9 Mar 2010
Expiry26 Mar 2011
Test number221958760091
Mileage48,266 mi
FAILED · 9 Mar 2010
Test date9 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number841928560041
Mileage48,266 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2009
Test date16 Mar 2009
Expiry26 Mar 2010
Test number740205679015
Mileage44,250 mi
FAILED · 20 Mar 2008
Test date20 Mar 2008
Expiry—
Test number470910588086
Mileage39,877 mi
PrsExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2008
Test date20 Mar 2008
Expiry26 Mar 2009
Test number762970688065
Mileage39,877 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2007
Test date20 Mar 2007
Expiry26 Mar 2008
Test number770489177051
Mileage34,707 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2006
Test date23 Mar 2006
Expiry26 Mar 2007
Test number702142286048
Mileage28,596 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2006
Test date22 Mar 2006
Expiry—
Test number501841786075
Mileage28,596 mi
FailNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)