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GOLF · Red

YG55 TAA
MOTValid
MOT due7 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2005
Mileage149,641 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 February 2026.

PASSED · 8 Sep 2025
Test date8 Sep 2025
Expiry7 Sep 2026
Test number795188310820
Mileage149,641 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2025
Test date8 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number452148521037
Mileage149,641 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Aug 2024
Test date1 Aug 2024
Expiry26 Aug 2025
Test number301667165469
Mileage144,256 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge Also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre going like 50p shape on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre going like 50p shape on inner edge
FAILED · 31 Jul 2024
Test date31 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number782519562027
Mileage144,254 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge Also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre going like 50p shape on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre going like 50p shape on inner edge
PASSED · 21 Aug 2023
Test date21 Aug 2023
Expiry26 Aug 2024
Test number522319627490
Mileage138,161 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2022
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry26 Aug 2023
Test number402951949971
Mileage133,446 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2021
Test date9 Aug 2021
Expiry26 Aug 2022
Test number878534297445
Mileage125,639 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2020
Test date7 Aug 2020
Expiry26 Aug 2021
Test number664474117804
Mileage124,758 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))
Advisoryrear axle corroded
PASSED · 8 Aug 2019
Test date8 Aug 2019
Expiry26 Aug 2020
Test number781186517107
Mileage122,630 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2019
Test date8 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number960863121857
Mileage122,630 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2018
Test date10 Aug 2018
Expiry26 Aug 2019
Test number660637245809
Mileage120,071 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2017
Test date16 Aug 2017
Expiry26 Aug 2018
Test number255681474312
Mileage117,681 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear (7.1.2)
FAILED · 9 Aug 2017
Test date9 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number348402503443
Mileage117,673 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear (7.1.2)
FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2016
Test date16 Aug 2016
Expiry26 Aug 2017
Test number956688657491
Mileage114,958 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2015
Test date30 Jul 2015
Expiry26 Aug 2016
Test number967041215278
Mileage111,659 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 20 Aug 2014
Test date20 Aug 2014
Expiry26 Aug 2015
Test number858032634267
Mileage101,769 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)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 20 Aug 2014
Test date20 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number336392134462
Mileage101,769 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 17 Aug 2013
Test date17 Aug 2013
Expiry26 Aug 2014
Test number285079823215
Mileage93,237 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredfront discs corroding on inner faces
User Enteredfront tyres wearing on shoulders
PASSED · 10 Aug 2012
Test date10 Aug 2012
Expiry26 Aug 2013
Test number755543722226
Mileage86,072 mi
PASSED · 13 Aug 2011
Test date13 Aug 2011
Expiry26 Aug 2012
Test number117075321247
Mileage74,765 mi
PASSED · 24 Aug 2010
Test date24 Aug 2010
Expiry26 Aug 2011
Test number370686430470
Mileage59,950 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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enterednsr/osr tyres have uneven tread wear
PASSED · 20 Aug 2009
Test date20 Aug 2009
Expiry26 Aug 2010
Test number812652339258
Mileage47,256 mi
User EnteredAirbag fault light is on.
User EnteredWipers are smearing slightly.
PASSED · 27 Aug 2008
Test date27 Aug 2008
Expiry26 Aug 2009
Test number810270448222
Mileage32,961 mi