MOT Car Check

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GOLF · Black

VD61 SAM
MOTValid
MOT due1 Sep 2026
First reg24 Jul 2012
Mileage130,970 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

13 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 September 2025.

PASSED · 1 Sep 2025
Test date1 Sep 2025
Expiry1 Sep 2026
Test number298449572246
Mileage130,970 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Sep 2025
Test date1 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number514655935584
Mileage130,970 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bolt loose
PASSED · 2 Sep 2024
Test date2 Sep 2024
Expiry1 Sep 2025
Test number863152639050
Mileage127,281 mi
FAILED · 28 Jun 2024
Test date28 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number215516873615
Mileage127,266 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 19 Jul 2023
Test date19 Jul 2023
Expiry24 Jul 2024
Test number710765744841
Mileage122,640 mi
FAILED · 18 Jul 2023
Test date18 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number380044199671
Mileage122,639 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2022
Test date11 Jul 2022
Expiry24 Jul 2023
Test number770346669992
Mileage117,678 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamps corroded although the system is securely mounted
AdvisoryRear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required for an MOT (16%
FAILED · 11 Jul 2022
Test date11 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number173493011502
Mileage117,678 mi
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamps corroded although the system is securely mounted
AdvisoryRear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required for an MOT (16%
PASSED · 9 Jul 2021
Test date9 Jul 2021
Expiry24 Jul 2022
Test number692706065401
Mileage109,977 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2020
Test date3 Jul 2020
Expiry24 Jul 2021
Test number818062881293
Mileage95,993 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2019
Test date3 Jul 2019
Expiry24 Jul 2020
Test number649043826123
Mileage83,436 mi
Advisoryradiator leaking at nearside
PASSED · 20 Jul 2018
Test date20 Jul 2018
Expiry24 Jul 2019
Test number591822338805
Mileage69,796 mi
AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges and low advice replacement
PASSED · 17 Jul 2017
Test date17 Jul 2017
Expiry24 Jul 2018
Test number863869050494
Mileage55,382 mi
Advisoryboth rear tyres perished/cracking outer edge of tread
FAILED · 17 Jul 2017
Test date17 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number495308808298
Mileage55,382 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Advisoryboth rear tyres perished/cracking outer edge of tread
PASSED · 22 Jul 2016
Test date22 Jul 2016
Expiry24 Jul 2017
Test number230447419363
Mileage42,779 mi
PASSED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry24 Jul 2016
Test number259232385443
Mileage29,174 mi