VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

VK53 PUO

MOTValid

MOT due10 Nov 2026

First reg11 Dec 2003

Mileage190,953 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Nov 2025

Test date11 Nov 2025

Expiry10 Nov 2026

Test number913582548931

Mileage190,953 mi

AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 28 Oct 2025

Test date28 Oct 2025

Expiry—

Test number791729303724

Mileage190,952 mi

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

PASSED · 2 May 2023

Test date2 May 2023

Expiry1 May 2024

Test number128506755186

Mileage185,256 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf area (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryundertray insecure

PASSED · 30 Apr 2022

Test date30 Apr 2022

Expiry29 Apr 2023

Test number832197355870

Mileage179,800 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 20 Apr 2022

Test date20 Apr 2022

Expiry—

Test number898419816806

Mileage179,797 mi

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 21 Apr 2021

Test date21 Apr 2021

Expiry20 Apr 2022

Test number333276348494

Mileage171,575 mi

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 20 Apr 2021

Test date20 Apr 2021

Expiry—

Test number782830463168

Mileage171,574 mi

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 12 Apr 2021

Test date12 Apr 2021

Expiry—

Test number567855275233

Mileage171,565 mi

AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

DangerousBrake pedal spongy/soft.

FAILED · 3 Mar 2021

Test date3 Mar 2021

Expiry—

Test number990991623899

Mileage171,542 mi

MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MajorBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) travel on foot brake (1.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

PASSED · 19 Jul 2019

Test date19 Jul 2019

Expiry18 Jan 2021

Test number942815686544

Mileage160,071 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Advisoryexhaust rear back box corroded

FAILED · 19 Jul 2019

Test date19 Jul 2019

Expiry—

Test number253742427518

Mileage160,071 mi

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Advisoryexhaust rear back box corroded

PASSED · 13 Jul 2018

Test date13 Jul 2018

Expiry13 Jul 2019

Test number597312579952

Mileage150,363 mi

Advisoryrear brake discs in poor condition

Advisoryslight smear to o/s/f wiper blade

Advisoryrear exhaust silencer case peeling

Advisoryrear road springs corroded

Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking in tread

Advisoryoil residue on engine

PASSED · 14 Jul 2017

Test date14 Jul 2017

Expiry13 Jul 2018

Test number490183329782

Mileage142,798 mi

Advisoryvarious brake pipes corroded

Advisoryoil residue engine and gearbox

Advisoryvarious suspension bushes perished and worn

Advisorygeneral underbody showing corrosion

Advisoryrear brake discs lipped and corroded

Advisorycoil springs corroded

Advisoryoffside front brake flexi chaffing on shock absorber

Advisoryrear silencer outer skin falling apart and in poor condition

FAILED · 7 Jul 2017

Test date7 Jul 2017

Expiry—

Test number460073394653

Mileage142,798 mi

FailOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advisoryoffside front tyre pressure low

Advisoryvarious brake pipes corroded

Advisoryoil residue engine and gearbox

Advisoryvarious suspension bushes perished and worn

Advisorygeneral underbody showing corrosion

Advisoryrear brake discs lipped and corroded

Advisorycoil springs corroded

Advisoryoffside front brake flexi chaffing on shock absorber

Advisoryrear silencer outer skin falling apart and in poor condition

Advisorynearside front tyre worn to legal limit and unevanly worn on edges

PASSED · 15 Jun 2016

Test date15 Jun 2016

Expiry14 Jun 2017

Test number735777936934

Mileage136,227 mi

Advisoryoffside rear door card missing

Advisoryrear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Advisoryrear coil springs corroded

Advisoryvarious brake pipes corroded

Advisoryslight lip and corrosion rear discs

Advisoryboth front tyres wearing low and unevenly inner edges

Advisoryvarious steering and suspension rubbers/gaiters perishing and cracking

FAILED · 6 Jun 2016

Test date6 Jun 2016

Expiry—

Test number217572967910

Mileage136,226 mi

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

FailExhaust system not adequately supported catalytic bracket (7.1.1)

Advisoryoffside rear door card missing

Advisoryrear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Advisoryrear coil springs corroded

Advisoryvarious brake pipes corroded

Advisoryslight lip and corrosion rear discs

Advisoryboth front tyres wearing low and unevenly inner edges

Advisoryvarious steering and suspension rubbers/gaiters perishing and cracking

PASSED · 9 Jan 2015

Test date9 Jan 2015

Expiry8 Jan 2016

Test number857409005071

Mileage121,961 mi

User Enteredfront wipers

PASSED · 14 Dec 2013

Test date14 Dec 2013

Expiry13 Dec 2014

Test number397078443324

Mileage117,399 mi

PASSED · 5 Nov 2012

Test date5 Nov 2012

Expiry6 Nov 2013

Test number807680112328

Mileage110,645 mi

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 28 Oct 2011

Test date28 Oct 2011

Expiry6 Nov 2012

Test number677011501356

Mileage102,947 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing thin on edges

PASSED · 5 Nov 2010

Test date5 Nov 2010

Expiry6 Nov 2011

Test number542279400344

Mileage93,808 mi

User Enteredcentre exhaust mount corroded.

User Enteredboth front brake pads starting to wear thin.

PASSED · 2 Nov 2009

Test date2 Nov 2009

Expiry6 Nov 2010

Test number850926509330

Mileage92,057 mi

User Enterednear side head lamp lense cracked

User Enteredoff side rear door wont open

User Enterednear side front disc pad wear indicator wire close to disc

PASSED · 5 Nov 2008

Test date5 Nov 2008

Expiry6 Nov 2009

Test number410370118360

Mileage91,622 mi

PASSED · 19 Oct 2007

Test date19 Oct 2007

Expiry6 Nov 2008

Test number710962897254

Mileage84,320 mi

User EnteredADVISE VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING (MAY GET WORSE)

User EnteredADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

PASSED · 7 Nov 2006

Test date7 Nov 2006

Expiry6 Nov 2007

Test number751901616343

Mileage75,810 mi

FAILED · 7 Nov 2006

Test date7 Nov 2006

Expiry—

Test number521451916396

Mileage75,810 mi

FailFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)