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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

V5JX B
MOTValid
MOT due18 Aug 2026
First reg2 Jul 2001
Mileage59,112 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 April 2026.

PASSED · 18 Aug 2025
Test date18 Aug 2025
Expiry18 Aug 2026
Test number191801844273
Mileage59,112 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2025
Test date18 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number900943544394
Mileage59,112 mi
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bolt loose/captive nut in arm spinning (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split & insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2024
Test date15 Aug 2024
Expiry18 Aug 2025
Test number699481273029
Mileage53,063 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 Aug 2024
Test date15 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number125154974297
Mileage53,062 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2023
Test date17 Aug 2023
Expiry18 Aug 2024
Test number642073593245
Mileage47,619 mi
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2022
Test date2 Aug 2022
Expiry18 Aug 2023
Test number100678513210
Mileage46,961 mi
PASSED · 28 Jul 2021
Test date28 Jul 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number664351494305
Mileage45,056 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2020
Test date19 Aug 2020
Expiry18 Aug 2021
Test number675800900535
Mileage43,325 mi
PASSED · 14 Jun 2019
Test date14 Jun 2019
Expiry13 Dec 2020
Test number556250391600
Mileage40,571 mi
FAILED · 14 Jun 2019
Test date14 Jun 2019
Expiry—
Test number239772575960
Mileage40,571 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 May 2018
Test date9 May 2018
Expiry6 Jun 2019
Test number414648985223
Mileage35,475 mi
PASSED · 7 Jun 2017
Test date7 Jun 2017
Expiry6 Jun 2018
Test number221402648654
Mileage32,201 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2016
Test date19 May 2016
Expiry2 Jun 2017
Test number418720403122
Mileage29,976 mi
PASSED · 13 May 2015
Test date13 May 2015
Expiry2 Jun 2016
Test number705333935130
Mileage28,519 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2014
Test date3 Jun 2014
Expiry2 Jun 2015
Test number399664554186
Mileage27,994 mi
PASSED · 19 Apr 2013
Test date19 Apr 2013
Expiry14 May 2014
Test number526569103151
Mileage26,833 mi
AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 24 Apr 2012
Test date24 Apr 2012
Expiry14 May 2013
Test number907035212126
Mileage25,629 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s wing mirror glass cracked
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 10 May 2011
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry14 May 2012
Test number876470731108
Mileage23,970 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 · 10 May 2011
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number805070031183
Mileage23,970 mi
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
PASSED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry14 May 2011
Test number203640330153
Mileage22,318 mi
FAILED · 29 Apr 2009
Test date29 Apr 2009
Expiry—
Test number843169319118
Mileage20,342 mi
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 · 29 Apr 2009
Test date29 Apr 2009
Expiry14 May 2010
Test number474799619170
Mileage20,342 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2008
Test date15 May 2008
Expiry14 May 2009
Test number682636638185
Mileage19,094 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2008
Test date15 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number421876538165
Mileage19,094 mi
PrsOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2007
Test date5 Apr 2007
Expiry4 Apr 2008
Test number402095497075
Mileage18,620 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2006
Test date28 Mar 2006
Expiry27 Mar 2007
Test number213267686043
Mileage17,711 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)