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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

Y878 OCT
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Aug 2025
First reg8 Jun 2001
Mileage131,139 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 August 2025.

PASSED · 2 Aug 2024
Test date2 Aug 2024
Expiry17 Aug 2025
Test number841212557177
Mileage131,139 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Jul 2023
Test date21 Jul 2023
Expiry17 Aug 2024
Test number818115308351
Mileage124,323 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorycentre exhaust sleeve corroded
Advisoryrear exhaust secured with metal clip and not original rubber
FAILED · 19 Jul 2023
Test date19 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number837205849154
Mileage124,290 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorycentre exhaust sleeve corroded
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisoryrear exhaust secured with metal clip and not original rubber
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2022
Test date22 Jul 2022
Expiry17 Aug 2023
Test number555654792529
Mileage117,820 mi
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear hanger repaired with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryrear axle very rusty
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2021
Test date18 Aug 2021
Expiry17 Aug 2022
Test number445941964796
Mileage114,539 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 10 Aug 2021
Test date10 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number261251899740
Mileage114,539 mi
MajorBraking system leaking pipe (1.1.3 (d))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2020
Test date13 Jul 2020
Expiry12 Jul 2021
Test number696388295891
Mileage111,639 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 13 Jul 2020
Test date13 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number809243189134
Mileage111,639 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry17 Nov 2020
Test number229552916900
Mileage107,341 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, inner faces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry17 May 2019
Test number616564712226
Mileage103,348 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry17 May 2018
Test number997651096853
Mileage99,283 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Hose to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Bracket Broken Away
AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Hanger, Rusty and getting weak
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Sleeve (7.1.2)
FAILED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number236540526285
Mileage99,283 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Hose to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Bracket Broken Away
AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Hanger, Rusty and getting weak
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Sleeve (7.1.2)
FailOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2016
Test date26 Apr 2016
Expiry17 May 2017
Test number825562006028
Mileage94,477 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Hose to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust Centre Bracket broken away and Centre Sleeve rusty and broken.
FAILED · 25 Apr 2016
Test date25 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number196507019079
Mileage94,477 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Hose to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split at Servo Pump (3.6.C.1b)
FailBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust Centre Bracket broken away and Centre Sleeve rusty and broken.
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry17 May 2016
Test number406438425163
Mileage88,863 mi
FAILED · 5 May 2015
Test date5 May 2015
Expiry
Test number559405125110
Mileage88,781 mi
FailNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAILED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry
Test number468192634128
Mileage83,695 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry17 May 2015
Test number309962934180
Mileage83,695 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 May 2013
Test date8 May 2013
Expiry17 May 2014
Test number546868123179
Mileage79,526 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2012
Test date8 May 2012
Expiry17 May 2013
Test number287979222123
Mileage75,269 mi
FAILED · 6 May 2011
Test date6 May 2011
Expiry
Test number916906021150
Mileage70,707 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PASSED · 6 May 2011
Test date6 May 2011
Expiry17 May 2012
Test number636946021102
Mileage70,707 mi
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry17 May 2011
Test number750204320119
Mileage65,158 mi
PASSED · 12 May 2009
Test date12 May 2009
Expiry17 May 2010
Test number240662739157
Mileage60,049 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredfront wiper blades deteriotated
PASSED · 30 Apr 2008
Test date30 Apr 2008
Expiry17 May 2009
Test number283441028132
Mileage53,007 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2007
Test date8 May 2007
Expiry17 May 2008
Test number383258027150
Mileage47,056 mi
User Enteredn/s.rear brake binding slightly [requires attention.]
PASSED · 9 May 2006
Test date9 May 2006
Expiry17 May 2007
Test number771229026112
Mileage39,800 mi