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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

WO51 HDU
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Oct 2024
First reg10 Jan 2002
Mileage217,158 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 September 2025.

PASSED · 30 Oct 2023
Test date30 Oct 2023
Expiry29 Oct 2024
Test number854642672767
Mileage217,158 mi
MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Corroded around mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 27 Oct 2023
Test date27 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number991327175840
Mileage217,158 mi
MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Corroded around mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2022
Test date26 Oct 2022
Expiry26 Oct 2023
Test number778928758522
Mileage207,612 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2021
Test date26 Oct 2021
Expiry26 Oct 2022
Test number554063370548
Mileage198,612 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry26 Oct 2021
Test number702395719656
Mileage187,025 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2019
Test date27 Apr 2019
Expiry26 Oct 2020
Test number702577269012
Mileage173,011 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2018
Test date2 Aug 2018
Expiry22 Aug 2019
Test number986624019328
Mileage166,482 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak
FAILED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number627217185135
Mileage166,302 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak
PASSED · 18 Aug 2017
Test date18 Aug 2017
Expiry22 Aug 2018
Test number898046303557
Mileage159,982 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2016
Test date8 Aug 2016
Expiry22 Aug 2017
Test number870514682962
Mileage152,962 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisorycovers fitted upper and lower
PASSED · 13 Aug 2015
Test date13 Aug 2015
Expiry22 Aug 2016
Test number136525925251
Mileage144,537 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredunable to check n/s/r seat belt
User Enteredimbalance on front and rear brake application
FAILED · 12 Aug 2015
Test date12 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number736354225261
Mileage144,522 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredtraction control and engine management light on
User Enteredair leak from engine
User Enteredunable to check n/s/r seat belt
User Enteredimbalance on front and rear brake application
PASSED · 23 Aug 2014
Test date23 Aug 2014
Expiry22 Aug 2015
Test number379635534458
Mileage136,323 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2013
Test date12 Aug 2013
Expiry11 Aug 2014
Test number326594023422
Mileage129,328 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
User Enteredengine management light on
FAILED · 12 Aug 2013
Test date12 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number477854623264
Mileage129,328 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredengine management light on
FAILED · 15 Dec 2011
Test date15 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number247929641365
Mileage120,442 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Dec 2011
Test date15 Dec 2011
Expiry3 Jan 2013
Test number238299341377
Mileage120,442 mi
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2011
Test date4 Jan 2011
Expiry3 Jan 2012
Test number406864201007
Mileage106,541 mi
PASSED · 23 Dec 2009
Test date23 Dec 2009
Expiry3 Jan 2011
Test number963997259342
Mileage92,963 mi
PASSED · 2 Jan 2009
Test date2 Jan 2009
Expiry3 Jan 2010
Test number144622709072
Mileage83,040 mi
FAILED · 2 Jan 2009
Test date2 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number161312809405
Mileage83,040 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2008
Test date4 Jan 2008
Expiry3 Jan 2009
Test number464174208062
Mileage74,953 mi
FAILED · 31 Dec 2007
Test date31 Dec 2007
Expiry
Test number531415167333
Mileage74,939 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredNON MOT;Engine management light on?!
PASSED · 2 Jan 2007
Test date2 Jan 2007
Expiry1 Jan 2008
Test number674762307062
Mileage59,642 mi