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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF · Silver

YK09 VNN
MOTValid
MOT due10 Feb 2027
First reg31 Mar 2009
Mileage159,695 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 March 2026.

PASSED · 11 Feb 2026
Test date11 Feb 2026
Expiry10 Feb 2027
Test number637372709826
Mileage159,695 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 9 Feb 2026
Test date9 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number174274485701
Mileage159,684 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side that cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 7 Jan 2025
Test date7 Jan 2025
Expiry6 Jan 2026
Test number172730077343
Mileage150,904 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 2 Jan 2025
Test date2 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number244057034863
Mileage150,902 mi
MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible upper rubber missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 21 Nov 2024
Test date21 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number821870390824
Mileage150,901 mi
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and sill to floor corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Nov 2023
Test date22 Nov 2023
Expiry21 Nov 2024
Test number117499723511
Mileage143,187 mi
FAILED · 14 Nov 2023
Test date14 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number507261695951
Mileage143,131 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed heavy water leak from behind timing cover suspect water pump possibly contaminating timing belt (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn also cv boot split (6.1.7 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2022
Test date21 Nov 2022
Expiry20 Nov 2023
Test number299844743123
Mileage135,006 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryadvise nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryservice now light on
PASSED · 6 Nov 2021
Test date6 Nov 2021
Expiry5 Nov 2022
Test number792867852873
Mileage128,846 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number652046166976
Mileage128,784 mi
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2020
Test date2 Nov 2020
Expiry1 Nov 2021
Test number579299509016
Mileage122,737 mi
Advisoryadvise service now light on
FAILED · 2 Nov 2020
Test date2 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number134810855070
Mileage122,737 mi
MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryadvise service now light on
PASSED · 2 May 2019
Test date2 May 2019
Expiry1 Nov 2020
Test number447767558294
Mileage113,049 mi
Advisoryadvise service now light on
FAILED · 2 May 2019
Test date2 May 2019
Expiry
Test number296947943043
Mileage113,049 mi
Advisoryadvise service now light on
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorytpms light on
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2018
Test date24 Jan 2018
Expiry25 Jan 2019
Test number315884792636
Mileage104,180 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryadvise service now light on
FAILED · 23 Jan 2018
Test date23 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number622898440416
Mileage104,180 mi
FailOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisoryadvise service now light on
PASSED · 26 Jan 2017
Test date26 Jan 2017
Expiry25 Jan 2018
Test number515925853461
Mileage96,895 mi
AdvisoryFront clamp exhaust corroded
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 19 Jan 2016
Test date19 Jan 2016
Expiry18 Jan 2017
Test number994966310096
Mileage92,630 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front inner drive shaft boot has a slight split
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)
FAILED · 19 Jan 2016
Test date19 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number588648398148
Mileage92,630 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front inner drive shaft boot has a slight split
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 · 15 Sep 2014
Test date15 Sep 2014
Expiry14 Sep 2015
Test number897648754275
Mileage87,766 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredo/s/r wheel is slightly binding
PASSED · 29 Apr 2013
Test date29 Apr 2013
Expiry23 May 2014
Test number108419913114
Mileage75,228 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 24 May 2012
Test date24 May 2012
Expiry23 May 2013
Test number909975642146
Mileage73,051 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)