VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF · Black
Test date26 Apr 2025
Expiry25 Apr 2026
Test number946215501278
Mileage205,176 mi
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Apr 2026
First reg23 Nov 2000
Mileage205,176 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
25 years and 7 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 2 January 2026.
Test date25 Feb 2022
Expiry24 Feb 2023
Test number855696509627
Mileage201,425 mi
Test date25 Feb 2022
Expiry—
Test number542654047508
Mileage201,425 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Test date12 Feb 2021
Expiry11 Feb 2022
Test number892423358547
Mileage198,010 mi
Test date14 Dec 2019
Expiry13 Dec 2020
Test number572716006035
Mileage191,804 mi
AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Test date4 Dec 2018
Expiry3 Dec 2019
Test number772228309460
Mileage189,151 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Test date9 Nov 2018
Expiry—
Test number202499010353
Mileage189,150 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (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))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp blowing and loose (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry26 Oct 2018
Test number265921688173
Mileage185,303 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft inner gaiter is slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve between catalytic converter and middle section (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is splitting on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry26 Oct 2017
Test number151035602937
Mileage180,246 mi
AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date10 Oct 2015
Expiry9 Oct 2016
Test number855941609528
Mileage165,893 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone (2.4.G.2)
Test date4 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number129937574276
Mileage157,882 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Test date4 Oct 2014
Expiry9 Oct 2015
Test number689137074252
Mileage157,882 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry9 Oct 2014
Test number556683883215
Mileage149,827 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test date24 Aug 2012
Expiry2 Sep 2013
Test number126797232272
Mileage143,389 mi
Test date24 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number467107832266
Mileage143,389 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Test date10 Aug 2011
Expiry—
Test number258942921266
Mileage126,257 mi
PrsOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Test date10 Aug 2011
Expiry2 Sep 2012
Test number127682321213
Mileage126,257 mi
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)
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry2 Sep 2011
Test number663196440281
Mileage112,197 mi
Test date3 Aug 2009
Expiry15 Aug 2010
Test number802875319265
Mileage100,195 mi
Test date25 Jul 2008
Expiry15 Aug 2009
Test number112547408235
Mileage90,442 mi
Test date24 Jul 2008
Expiry—
Test number940536708248
Mileage90,442 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
FailNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Test date16 Aug 2007
Expiry15 Aug 2008
Test number634288427251
Mileage77,745 mi
Test date4 May 2006
Expiry3 May 2007
Test number860214326189
Mileage55,237 mi