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GOLF TDI SE · Blue

VA51 GWX
VOLKSWAGEN VA51 GWX
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Sep 2025
First reg27 Feb 2002
Mileage231,927 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 August 2025.

PASSED · 20 Sep 2024
Test date20 Sep 2024
Expiry19 Sep 2025
Test number313094646497
Mileage231,927 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
FAILED · 19 Sep 2024
Test date19 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number942261689591
Mileage231,925 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
PASSED · 17 Aug 2023
Test date17 Aug 2023
Expiry16 Aug 2024
Test number260091206075
Mileage222,766 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2023
Test date17 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number229111069645
Mileage222,763 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2022
Test date10 Aug 2022
Expiry9 Aug 2023
Test number307110696861
Mileage213,124 mi
AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
PASSED · 2 Aug 2021
Test date2 Aug 2021
Expiry1 Aug 2022
Test number275786488553
Mileage205,004 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryengine cradel corroded
PASSED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry31 Mar 2021
Test number388518777589
Mileage198,131 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2019
Test date29 Mar 2019
Expiry31 Mar 2020
Test number358929662202
Mileage188,551 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2018
Test date27 Mar 2018
Expiry31 Mar 2019
Test number583224148777
Mileage179,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
FAILED · 27 Mar 2018
Test date27 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number801948710886
Mileage179,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2017
Test date30 Mar 2017
Expiry31 Mar 2018
Test number713125982873
Mileage170,954 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 1 Apr 2016
Test date1 Apr 2016
Expiry31 Mar 2017
Test number673472956885
Mileage158,416 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2014
Test date18 Dec 2014
Expiry6 Jan 2016
Test number685072654377
Mileage146,505 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2014
Test date4 Jan 2014
Expiry6 Jan 2015
Test number995204004010
Mileage138,801 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2013
Test date5 Jan 2013
Expiry6 Jan 2014
Test number536875203054
Mileage130,532 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 3 Jan 2012
Test date3 Jan 2012
Expiry6 Jan 2013
Test number398353702022
Mileage121,625 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 3 Jan 2012
Test date3 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number586523202050
Mileage121,625 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 4 Jan 2011
Test date4 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number667694301060
Mileage108,708 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2011
Test date4 Jan 2011
Expiry6 Jan 2012
Test number247574101072
Mileage108,708 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2010
Test date5 Jan 2010
Expiry6 Jan 2011
Test number173495300086
Mileage96,472 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres worn 2.5mm.
FAILED · 5 Jan 2010
Test date5 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number960645700009
Mileage96,472 mi
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Enteredboth rear tyres worn 2.5mm.
PASSED · 23 Dec 2008
Test date23 Dec 2008
Expiry6 Jan 2010
Test number632398458369
Mileage82,640 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2007
Test date21 Dec 2007
Expiry6 Jan 2009
Test number953205557353
Mileage69,619 mi
User Enteredboth front brake discs rusty edges on inner faces
FAILED · 2 Jan 2007
Test date2 Jan 2007
Expiry
Test number802382907063
Mileage55,892 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 2 Jan 2007
Test date2 Jan 2007
Expiry6 Jan 2008
Test number181302707412
Mileage55,892 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2006
Test date7 Jan 2006
Expiry6 Jan 2007
Test number880177906020
Mileage42,941 mi