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GOLF · Grey

YC56 YGU
MOTValid
MOT due12 Sep 2026
First reg8 Dec 2006
Mileage171,643 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 September 2025.

PASSED · 13 Sep 2025
Test date13 Sep 2025
Expiry12 Sep 2026
Test number587596067430
Mileage171,643 mi
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring incorrectly seated
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2024
Test date14 Oct 2024
Expiry28 Oct 2025
Test number527938452340
Mileage167,044 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2023
Test date19 Oct 2023
Expiry28 Oct 2024
Test number542298605672
Mileage165,187 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2023
Test date14 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number866631570303
Mileage165,180 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Oct 2022
Test date22 Oct 2022
Expiry28 Oct 2023
Test number883374536469
Mileage153,739 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Oct 2022
Test date18 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number268236736340
Mileage153,601 mi
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry28 Oct 2022
Test number265486893319
Mileage143,110 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2020
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry28 Oct 2021
Test number285559714125
Mileage137,345 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Oct 2019
Test date29 Oct 2019
Expiry28 Oct 2020
Test number541788102345
Mileage130,463 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2018
Test date25 Oct 2018
Expiry28 Oct 2019
Test number244831244686
Mileage119,069 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Oct 2018
Test date23 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number351480099164
Mileage119,027 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2017
Test date20 Oct 2017
Expiry28 Oct 2018
Test number784241808455
Mileage109,262 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2016
Test date20 Oct 2016
Expiry28 Oct 2017
Test number697188231294
Mileage102,216 mi
PASSED · 29 Oct 2015
Test date29 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number108367745221
Mileage93,773 mi
Advisoryoffside rear wheel bearing starting to wear
PASSED · 29 Nov 2014
Test date29 Nov 2014
Expiry27 Dec 2015
Test number477943434416
Mileage85,554 mi
FAILED · 29 Nov 2014
Test date29 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number396253034342
Mileage85,554 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2013
Test date19 Dec 2013
Expiry27 Dec 2014
Test number995173353351
Mileage76,683 mi
PASSED · 28 Dec 2012
Test date28 Dec 2012
Expiry27 Dec 2013
Test number596703062343
Mileage67,674 mi
PASSED · 14 Feb 2012
Test date14 Feb 2012
Expiry16 Feb 2013
Test number638535442071
Mileage61,137 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 17 Feb 2011
Test date17 Feb 2011
Expiry16 Feb 2012
Test number188588941439
Mileage51,281 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)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2009
Test date26 Nov 2009
Expiry8 Dec 2010
Test number221750139343
Mileage32,660 mi