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GOLF · Silver

WJ51 LCL
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Mar 2026
First reg1 Sep 2001
Mileage187,570 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 August 2025.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry14 Mar 2026
Test number951678425197
Mileage187,570 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside front wing and offside mirror casing repaired with tape
PASSED · 7 Mar 2024
Test date7 Mar 2024
Expiry14 Mar 2025
Test number392946365449
Mileage179,538 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2024
Test date5 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number843268740792
Mileage179,537 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin front flexy leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2023
Test date14 Mar 2023
Expiry14 Mar 2024
Test number469230762522
Mileage169,604 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D -bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number763190092379
Mileage169,603 mi
DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D -bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2022
Test date15 Mar 2022
Expiry14 Mar 2023
Test number329435056236
Mileage157,736 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2021
Test date10 Mar 2021
Expiry9 Mar 2022
Test number130866238742
Mileage149,262 mi
FAILED · 1 Mar 2021
Test date1 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number681441490492
Mileage149,246 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry3 Mar 2021
Test number333209597041
Mileage145,180 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror repaired with tape
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot has leak of grease
FAILED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number107240415932
Mileage145,179 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror repaired with tape
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot has leak of grease
PASSED · 26 Sep 2016
Test date26 Sep 2016
Expiry25 Sep 2017
Test number354374906494
Mileage135,631 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 26 Sep 2016
Test date26 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number788285386656
Mileage135,631 mi
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 22 Sep 2015
Test date22 Sep 2015
Expiry21 Sep 2016
Test number420219102346
Mileage129,018 mi
FAILED · 22 Sep 2015
Test date22 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number223023660394
Mileage129,018 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAILED · 22 Sep 2015
Test date22 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number293169596877
Mileage129,017 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 22 Sep 2014
Test date22 Sep 2014
Expiry21 Sep 2015
Test number668195064245
Mileage122,028 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 22 Sep 2014
Test date22 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number348795664242
Mileage122,027 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredO/S/R brakes slight bind
PASSED · 19 Sep 2013
Test date19 Sep 2013
Expiry19 Sep 2014
Test number358302563281
Mileage114,448 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2013
Test date19 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number616512563214
Mileage114,447 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2012
Test date20 Sep 2012
Expiry19 Sep 2013
Test number286444162238
Mileage106,215 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 13 Sep 2012
Test date13 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number285927152281
Mileage106,139 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2011
Test date13 Aug 2011
Expiry4 Sep 2012
Test number656295621244
Mileage98,515 mi
User Enteredboth rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface
FAILED · 16 Aug 2010
Test date16 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number902548820206
Mileage90,913 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2010
Test date16 Aug 2010
Expiry4 Sep 2011
Test number362688320400
Mileage90,913 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2009
Test date5 Sep 2009
Expiry4 Sep 2010
Test number431358349253
Mileage79,366 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2008
Test date4 Sep 2008
Expiry3 Sep 2009
Test number150448948223
Mileage67,943 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 29 Aug 2007
Test date29 Aug 2007
Expiry30 Aug 2008
Test number900211447286
Mileage56,387 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrhf tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
User Enteredcenter exhaust silencer mounting adrift.
FAILED · 29 Aug 2007
Test date29 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number654431747230
Mileage56,387 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrhf tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
User Enteredcenter exhaust silencer mounting adrift.
PASSED · 31 Aug 2006
Test date31 Aug 2006
Expiry30 Aug 2007
Test number612313746221
Mileage46,366 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Aug 2005
Test date30 Aug 2005
Expiry29 Aug 2006
Test number990352645243
Mileage37,004 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront tyres worm smooth on inner edges