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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Red

VE53 CEF
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Mar 2025
First reg27 Nov 2003
Mileage215,317 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 August 2025.

PASSED · 7 Mar 2024
Test date7 Mar 2024
Expiry9 Mar 2025
Test number826888564117
Mileage215,317 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry9 Mar 2024
Test number620231449539
Mileage214,180 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number177703256815
Mileage214,180 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
PrsOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2022
Test date4 Jan 2022
Expiry3 Jan 2023
Test number540450012504
Mileage212,952 mi
PASSED · 23 Dec 2020
Test date23 Dec 2020
Expiry3 Jan 2022
Test number835355351581
Mileage202,896 mi
PASSED · 2 Jan 2020
Test date2 Jan 2020
Expiry3 Jan 2021
Test number756762422070
Mileage193,464 mi
PASSED · 27 Dec 2018
Test date27 Dec 2018
Expiry3 Jan 2020
Test number743651504076
Mileage180,408 mi
AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2018
Test date2 Jan 2018
Expiry3 Jan 2019
Test number573745492501
Mileage168,321 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2016
Test date22 Dec 2016
Expiry3 Jan 2018
Test number197655080810
Mileage157,238 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2015
Test date19 Dec 2015
Expiry3 Jan 2017
Test number210102139225
Mileage150,721 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 17 Dec 2015
Test date17 Dec 2015
Expiry—
Test number177838275374
Mileage150,696 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Spring clip on rear pads incorrectly fitted but not insecure
FAILED · 11 Dec 2014
Test date11 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number475625144369
Mileage145,115 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2014
Test date11 Dec 2014
Expiry3 Jan 2016
Test number977895644308
Mileage145,115 mi
PASSED · 28 Dec 2013
Test date28 Dec 2013
Expiry3 Jan 2015
Test number905472363328
Mileage139,957 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
User EnteredNearside rear tyre worn inner edge close to 2mm wear bars
PASSED · 2 Jan 2013
Test date2 Jan 2013
Expiry3 Jan 2014
Test number165722103405
Mileage133,327 mi
PASSED · 24 Dec 2011
Test date24 Dec 2011
Expiry3 Jan 2013
Test number226758251312
Mileage123,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear exhaust mount is brokern
FAILED · 22 Dec 2011
Test date22 Dec 2011
Expiry—
Test number425566851437
Mileage123,827 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear exhaust mount is brokern
PASSED · 21 Dec 2010
Test date21 Dec 2010
Expiry3 Jan 2012
Test number583885050332
Mileage113,272 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2009
Test date21 Dec 2009
Expiry3 Jan 2011
Test number131845959308
Mileage104,429 mi
PASSED · 30 Dec 2008
Test date30 Dec 2008
Expiry3 Jan 2010
Test number554185568328
Mileage92,656 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil stain on P.A.S. pipe but not leaking at time of test
PASSED · 3 Jan 2008
Test date3 Jan 2008
Expiry3 Jan 2009
Test number204943308050
Mileage79,413 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2007
Test date4 Jan 2007
Expiry3 Jan 2008
Test number123004507015
Mileage74,057 mi