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GBCP56VFL

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2007 · BLACK · DIESEL · 79,178 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-01● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 23 tests · 18 passed · 5 failed

PASS21 September 2026
79,178 mi
  • MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS29 September 2025
77,832 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (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))
  • MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside and suspension components undersealed
PASS23 September 2024
76,280 mi
PASS22 September 2023
74,703 mi
  • MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS29 September 2022
73,335 mi
  • MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside painted in underseal product
PASS24 September 2021
72,204 mi
  • MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear suspension bushes perished
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside coated in protective product
  • ADVISORYFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASS30 September 2020
71,358 mi
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear sub frame undersealed
  • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL30 September 2020
71,358 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear sub frame undersealed
  • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS2 October 2019
70,679 mi
  • ADVISORYboth front lower arms corroding
  • ADVISORYall rear suspension parts corroding
PASS26 September 2018
69,249 mi
  • ADVISORYHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front pair (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYengine covers and under trays fitted
FAIL25 September 2018
69,249 mi
  • ADVISORYHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front pair (4.1.4 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYengine covers and under trays fitted
PASS26 September 2017
67,322 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted
FAIL26 September 2017
67,322 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)
  • FAILRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted
PASS26 September 2016
64,718 mi
  • ADVISORY2 front tyres on 3mm
FAIL26 September 2016
64,718 mi
  • 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)
PASS30 September 2015
62,012 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYunder covers fitted
PASS30 September 2014
59,039 mi
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear tyres perishing in the tread
PASS2 October 2013
56,076 mi
PASS25 September 2012
52,223 mi
PASS27 September 2011
48,482 mi
PASS30 September 2010
44,348 mi
PASS4 February 2010
38,441 mi
FAIL4 February 2010
38,425 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,000 cc
Year
2007
First registered
2007-02
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
Tax due
2027-04-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-01
Recorded mileage
79,178 mi

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