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GOLF · Silver

Y883 KTF
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Mar 2026
First reg24 May 2001
Mileage163,387 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 20 January 2026.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry11 Mar 2026
Test number875082295341
Mileage163,387 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replace asap (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorFront Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip not affecting drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2023
Test date17 Oct 2023
Expiry19 Oct 2024
Test number957313532316
Mileage157,846 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry19 Oct 2023
Test number298051420168
Mileage147,516 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number334090159938
Mileage147,515 mi
MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2021
Test date2 Dec 2021
Expiry16 Dec 2022
Test number299266840217
Mileage140,619 mi
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Dec 2021
Test date2 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number465259121858
Mileage140,618 mi
MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEmissions to clean to detect
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry16 Dec 2021
Test number521855408671
Mileage132,125 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 16 Dec 2020
Test date16 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number506049193391
Mileage132,125 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2019
Test date30 Jul 2019
Expiry16 Dec 2020
Test number759977505231
Mileage125,263 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2018
Test date14 Jul 2018
Expiry13 Jul 2019
Test number473801632608
Mileage115,475 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From around sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jul 2018
Test date14 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number547333832095
Mileage115,475 mi
MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both lamps, beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached Inner wheel arch to engine bay trim (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From around sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2016
Test date20 Dec 2016
Expiry19 Dec 2017
Test number380388499608
Mileage115,164 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 17 Dec 2016
Test date17 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number400548113945
Mileage115,152 mi
FailRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 9 Dec 2015
Test date9 Dec 2015
Expiry17 Dec 2016
Test number967182499135
Mileage111,100 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentre engine /cover under /tray
PASSED · 18 Dec 2014
Test date18 Dec 2014
Expiry17 Dec 2015
Test number376742054330
Mileage102,858 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredWipers poor
PASSED · 4 Dec 2013
Test date4 Dec 2013
Expiry3 Dec 2014
Test number965128533347
Mileage89,672 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre and tread getting low 205-55-16
User EnteredCheck tyre treads regularly 205-55-16
PASSED · 15 Feb 2013
Test date15 Feb 2013
Expiry14 Feb 2014
Test number538126643011
Mileage81,304 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOffside rear axle bush starting to wear
PASSED · 23 Mar 2012
Test date23 Mar 2012
Expiry22 Mar 2013
Test number905193482070
Mileage79,590 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredrear axel mount bushes split + play
FAILED · 23 Mar 2012
Test date23 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number207063282057
Mileage79,590 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredo/s/f tyre on limit
User Enteredn/s/f tyre wearing edges
User Enteredrear axel mount bushes split + play
PASSED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry16 Mar 2012
Test number656296971063
Mileage71,902 mi
User Enteredsame as before
FAILED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number839906471058
Mileage71,902 mi
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredboth axel mount bushes split slight play
PASSED · 12 Feb 2010
Test date12 Feb 2010
Expiry11 Feb 2011
Test number482363940085
Mileage61,716 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2009
Test date2 Apr 2009
Expiry1 Apr 2010
Test number364792699054
Mileage56,031 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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 1 Apr 2009
Test date1 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number790301199001
Mileage56,031 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2008
Test date8 Mar 2008
Expiry7 Mar 2009
Test number862928568088
Mileage51,360 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2008
Test date7 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number174497368438
Mileage51,357 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2007
Test date2 Feb 2007
Expiry1 Feb 2008
Test number672933337007
Mileage45,684 mi
PASSED · 11 Jul 2006
Test date11 Jul 2006
Expiry10 Jul 2007
Test number952982796140
Mileage44,878 mi