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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Blue

YE05 EKU
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Apr 2026
First reg24 May 2005
Mileage224,726 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 August 2025.

PASSED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry9 Apr 2026
Test number814938806038
Mileage224,726 mi
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryunderbody covers fitted
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryneeds wax oiling
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front play found at the road wheel (check under gaiter)
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Apr 2025
Test date3 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number939171523901
Mileage224,722 mi
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryunderbody covers fitted
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryneeds wax oiling
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front play found at the road wheel (check under gaiter)
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorFront Position lamp not working position lights and indicators are using the same orange lights front position lights should be white and not be interfered with when orange indicators are in use (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2024
Test date3 Apr 2024
Expiry2 Apr 2025
Test number444459775568
Mileage205,181 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryundertrays fitted
FAILED · 19 Mar 2024
Test date19 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number589038173039
Mileage205,132 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryundertrays fitted
PASSED · 15 Mar 2023
Test date15 Mar 2023
Expiry18 Mar 2024
Test number241659655779
Mileage189,898 mi
AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2022
Test date8 Mar 2022
Expiry18 Mar 2023
Test number919772354629
Mileage183,733 mi
FAILED · 8 Mar 2022
Test date8 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number155714553194
Mileage183,733 mi
PrsElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2021
Test date19 Mar 2021
Expiry18 Mar 2022
Test number702205502111
Mileage176,463 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2020
Test date5 Mar 2020
Expiry12 Mar 2021
Test number180925886490
Mileage171,929 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2020
Test date5 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number283738900295
Mileage171,929 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PrsNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2019
Test date13 Mar 2019
Expiry12 Mar 2020
Test number684477583769
Mileage165,752 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Suspension components are corroded
PASSED · 8 Mar 2018
Test date8 Mar 2018
Expiry10 Mar 2019
Test number260730311986
Mileage159,441 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2017
Test date10 Mar 2017
Expiry10 Mar 2018
Test number550818904914
Mileage154,098 mi
AdvisoryAll four tyre inner edges worn
AdvisoryFront lower wishbone bushes perished
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 11 Mar 2016
Test date11 Mar 2016
Expiry10 Mar 2017
Test number926669603647
Mileage150,003 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2015
Test date25 Feb 2015
Expiry28 Feb 2016
Test number957676055033
Mileage132,259 mi
FAILED · 25 Feb 2015
Test date25 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number909596655028
Mileage132,259 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2014
Test date25 Feb 2014
Expiry28 Feb 2015
Test number399946054094
Mileage107,068 mi
User Enteredrear subframe getting corroded
PASSED · 28 Feb 2013
Test date28 Feb 2013
Expiry28 Feb 2014
Test number529079653097
Mileage84,479 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2012
Test date1 Mar 2012
Expiry28 Feb 2013
Test number576791162022
Mileage57,156 mi
PASSED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry24 May 2012
Test number775325441189
Mileage52,102 mi
FAILED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry
Test number385555641181
Mileage52,093 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 20 May 2010
Test date20 May 2010
Expiry24 May 2011
Test number450710440102
Mileage43,759 mi
PASSED · 18 May 2009
Test date18 May 2009
Expiry24 May 2010
Test number601168539119
Mileage36,932 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
FAILED · 18 May 2009
Test date18 May 2009
Expiry
Test number753908239110
Mileage36,932 mi
PrsNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 29 Apr 2008
Test date29 Apr 2008
Expiry24 May 2009
Test number470390028179
Mileage30,615 mi