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GOLF · Beige

VU54 XMB
MOTValid
MOT due18 Nov 2026
First reg1 Sep 2004
Mileage78,487 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 December 2025.

PASSED · 19 Nov 2025
Test date19 Nov 2025
Expiry18 Nov 2026
Test number870549472053
Mileage78,487 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisorybrake pedal too soft
FAILED · 11 Nov 2025
Test date11 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number627926766816
Mileage78,468 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 31 Oct 2024
Test date31 Oct 2024
Expiry2 Nov 2025
Test number540568569279
Mileage69,989 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorygeneral under body corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin showing slight signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing slights signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2023
Test date31 Oct 2023
Expiry2 Nov 2024
Test number946075195275
Mileage64,723 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, offside is worse. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 31 Oct 2023
Test date31 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number818474572332
Mileage64,720 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, offside is worse. (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2022
Test date1 Nov 2022
Expiry2 Nov 2023
Test number148512399914
Mileage54,490 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 1 Nov 2022
Test date1 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number433438274545
Mileage54,489 mi
DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2021
Test date30 Oct 2021
Expiry2 Nov 2022
Test number748695652239
Mileage43,521 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 29 Oct 2021
Test date29 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number588996724064
Mileage43,517 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 3 Nov 2020
Test date3 Nov 2020
Expiry2 Nov 2021
Test number835967932064
Mileage31,233 mi
PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry1 Sep 2020
Test number739728845832
Mileage30,999 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2018
Test date15 Aug 2018
Expiry1 Sep 2019
Test number784378360152
Mileage30,241 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2017
Test date16 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Sep 2018
Test number692045143680
Mileage29,232 mi
PASSED · 10 Aug 2016
Test date10 Aug 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number705085993958
Mileage28,217 mi
Advisorystone chip in windscreen
FAILED · 10 Aug 2016
Test date10 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number671961702836
Mileage28,217 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2015
Test date5 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number765847115264
Mileage27,269 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredboth front tyres start perished
PASSED · 19 Aug 2014
Test date19 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number467621334200
Mileage26,150 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2013
Test date9 Aug 2013
Expiry1 Sep 2014
Test number606691723284
Mileage25,258 mi
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredhandbrake cables deteriorated
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 14 Aug 2012
Test date14 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Sep 2013
Test number948907322293
Mileage24,428 mi
PASSED · 12 Aug 2011
Test date12 Aug 2011
Expiry1 Sep 2012
Test number528744121231
Mileage23,467 mi
FAILED · 11 Aug 2011
Test date11 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number326703921241
Mileage23,411 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 11 Aug 2010
Test date11 Aug 2010
Expiry1 Sep 2011
Test number181103020231
Mileage22,262 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2009
Test date12 Aug 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number674844829259
Mileage20,291 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredo/s front tyre worn on inner edge
FAILED · 12 Aug 2009
Test date12 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number231314229221
Mileage20,291 mi
FailFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredo/s front tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 13 Aug 2008
Test date13 Aug 2008
Expiry1 Sep 2009
Test number993696128229
Mileage19,071 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2007
Test date15 Aug 2007
Expiry1 Sep 2008
Test number222497327244
Mileage18,140 mi