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GOLF · Beige

WA04 ZMX
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Apr 2026
First reg27 May 2004
Mileage156,323 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 August 2025.

PASSED · 17 Apr 2025
Test date17 Apr 2025
Expiry16 Apr 2026
Test number931267892988
Mileage156,323 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2024
Test date10 Apr 2024
Expiry16 Apr 2025
Test number261834474915
Mileage148,870 mi
Advisoryn/s/f tyre 3mm tread
Advisoryboth lower arm console bushes perished/worn
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
Advisoryrear springs corroded
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryboth outer sills corroded
FAILED · 10 Apr 2024
Test date10 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number507450466205
Mileage148,870 mi
Advisoryn/s/f tyre 3mm tread
Advisoryboth lower arm console bushes perished/worn
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
Advisoryrear springs corroded
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryboth outer sills corroded
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2023
Test date12 Apr 2023
Expiry16 Apr 2024
Test number739032252142
Mileage132,574 mi
Advisoryrear springs corroded
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
Advisorysmall exhaust blow
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryboth lower console bushes perished/worn
Advisoryo/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge
Advisoryboth rear tyres scrubbing on edge
FAILED · 12 Apr 2023
Test date12 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number491925633626
Mileage132,574 mi
Advisoryrear springs corroded
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
Advisorysmall exhaust blow
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryboth lower console bushes perished/worn
Advisoryo/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge
Advisoryboth rear tyres scrubbing on edge
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry16 Apr 2023
Test number784810649346
Mileage120,801 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number235015469432
Mileage120,801 mi
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 8 Apr 2021
Test date8 Apr 2021
Expiry16 Apr 2022
Test number822893494126
Mileage114,662 mi
FAILED · 8 Apr 2021
Test date8 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number594737304356
Mileage114,660 mi
MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2020
Test date7 Apr 2020
Expiry16 Apr 2021
Test number158155245989
Mileage113,144 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 8 Apr 2019
Test date8 Apr 2019
Expiry16 Apr 2020
Test number146582335665
Mileage111,295 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2018
Test date4 Apr 2018
Expiry16 Apr 2019
Test number304019058392
Mileage109,130 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry16 Apr 2018
Test number611367389042
Mileage106,098 mi
FAILED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number562348334554
Mileage106,098 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry16 Apr 2017
Test number716806413040
Mileage103,799 mi
PASSED · 9 Apr 2015
Test date9 Apr 2015
Expiry16 Apr 2016
Test number439719095096
Mileage96,926 mi
User Enteredengine light on
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 8 Apr 2015
Test date8 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number388618995056
Mileage96,914 mi
FailNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredengine light on
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 9 Apr 2014
Test date9 Apr 2014
Expiry16 Apr 2015
Test number955499594029
Mileage91,806 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry16 Apr 2014
Test number845305583027
Mileage81,483 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enterednearside and offside headlights poor images
PASSED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry16 Apr 2013
Test number199438502160
Mileage64,223 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User EnteredENGINE OIL LOW 1LITRE FITTED.
User EnteredREAR DISCS RUSTY.
User EnteredCENTRE/REAR EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY.
FAILED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number998918102195
Mileage64,223 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User EnteredENGINE OIL LOW 1LITRE FITTED.
User EnteredREAR DISCS RUSTY.
User EnteredCENTRE/REAR EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY.
PASSED · 11 Apr 2011
Test date11 Apr 2011
Expiry10 Apr 2012
Test number819821001167
Mileage57,066 mi
FAILED · 11 Apr 2011
Test date11 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number486191001130
Mileage57,066 mi
DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Failregistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2010
Test date4 Jun 2010
Expiry22 Jun 2011
Test number571595250100
Mileage50,687 mi
FAILED · 4 Jun 2010
Test date4 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number762825550103
Mileage50,687 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 23 Jun 2009
Test date23 Jun 2009
Expiry22 Jun 2010
Test number474634279154
Mileage42,642 mi
User EnteredBoth front tyre tread depths wearing low-2.0-2.5mm.
FAILED · 23 Jun 2009
Test date23 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number534874679111
Mileage42,642 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredBoth front tyre tread depths wearing low-2.0-2.5mm.
PASSED · 19 Jun 2008
Test date19 Jun 2008
Expiry18 Jun 2009
Test number220551778494
Mileage33,842 mi
PASSED · 25 May 2007
Test date25 May 2007
Expiry27 May 2008
Test number824765447102
Mileage28,216 mi