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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

VN05 RTX
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Nov 2025
First reg31 May 2005
Mileage160,944 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 5 November 2025.

PASSED · 1 Nov 2024
Test date1 Nov 2024
Expiry17 Nov 2025
Test number157919479679
Mileage160,944 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2023
Test date9 Nov 2023
Expiry17 Nov 2024
Test number968096169071
Mileage157,299 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorybody has corrosion
Advisorysuspension components corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 1 Nov 2023
Test date1 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number892234487568
Mileage157,220 mi
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorybody has corrosion
Advisorysuspension components corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2022
Test date26 Oct 2022
Expiry17 Nov 2023
Test number665994777783
Mileage153,071 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Nov 2021
Test date15 Nov 2021
Expiry17 Nov 2022
Test number624848034788
Mileage149,084 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Nov 2020
Test date18 Nov 2020
Expiry17 Nov 2021
Test number712002263351
Mileage146,109 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 12 Nov 2020
Test date12 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number243636067814
Mileage146,065 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2019
Test date4 Nov 2019
Expiry6 Nov 2020
Test number708859997150
Mileage143,556 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 5 Nov 2018
Test date5 Nov 2018
Expiry6 Nov 2019
Test number318269554755
Mileage140,572 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside outer sill has corrosion
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
PASSED · 7 Nov 2017
Test date7 Nov 2017
Expiry6 Nov 2018
Test number873768034125
Mileage137,790 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 24 Jun 2016
Test date24 Jun 2016
Expiry27 Jun 2017
Test number156212443046
Mileage130,687 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry—
Test number254299173309
Mileage130,493 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 26 Jun 2015
Test date26 Jun 2015
Expiry27 Jun 2016
Test number669497975136
Mileage118,798 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enteredboth front tyres worn to 2.5mm
User Enteredcuts in nearside front and offside rear outer tyre walls
User Enterednearside front inner tyre wall badly perished
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredEML on
PASSED · 24 Jun 2014
Test date24 Jun 2014
Expiry27 Jun 2015
Test number295115774432
Mileage107,867 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredOffside rear tyre has a chunk missing from the outer wall but not to cords
User EnteredNearside front tyre has cuts to the outer wall but not to cords
User EnteredOffside front brake disc back plate is corroded and holed
User EnteredEngine management warning light is illuminated
User EnteredBulb failure warning light illuminated
FAILED · 24 Jun 2014
Test date24 Jun 2014
Expiry—
Test number796605574180
Mileage107,867 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredOffside rear tyre has a chunk missing from the outer wall but not to cords
User EnteredNearside front tyre has cuts to the outer wall but not to cords
User EnteredOffside front brake disc back plate is corroded and holed
User EnteredEngine management warning light is illuminated
User EnteredBulb failure warning light illuminated
PASSED · 28 Jun 2013
Test date28 Jun 2013
Expiry27 Jun 2014
Test number245739673130
Mileage102,526 mi
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredoff side front tyre is punchured
User Enterednear side front and off side rear tyres, outer sidewalls are damaged.
User Enteredoff side and near side front brake back plates are very badly corroded.
PASSED · 26 Jun 2012
Test date26 Jun 2012
Expiry25 Jun 2013
Test number247128272137
Mileage99,075 mi
FAILED · 12 Jun 2012
Test date12 Jun 2012
Expiry—
Test number499664762188
Mileage98,935 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 · 14 Jun 2011
Test date14 Jun 2011
Expiry13 Jun 2012
Test number867185761102
Mileage89,805 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2010
Test date12 Jun 2010
Expiry11 Jun 2011
Test number710573560169
Mileage84,659 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2009
Test date2 Jun 2009
Expiry1 Jun 2010
Test number782203359159
Mileage73,289 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 22 Nov 2008
Test date22 Nov 2008
Expiry21 Nov 2009
Test number750427528376
Mileage68,050 mi
FAILED · 21 Nov 2008
Test date21 Nov 2008
Expiry—
Test number634596328370
Mileage68,020 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
PASSED · 23 May 2008
Test date23 May 2008
Expiry31 May 2009
Test number953864748134
Mileage61,694 mi
FAILED · 16 May 2008
Test date16 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number153217738173
Mileage60,694 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)