GBFT61XVM

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2012 · BLACK · DIESEL · 143,605 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27

MOT History — 18 tests · 12 passed · 6 failed

PASS28 September 2026

143,605 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAIL15 September 2026

143,601 mi

MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJORWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS22 September 2025

135,820 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

FAIL22 September 2025

135,818 mi

MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

PASS25 May 2024

122,459 mi

FAIL16 May 2024

122,457 mi

MAJORNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOROffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOROffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

PASS24 May 2023

110,647 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASS17 May 2022

97,796 mi

FAIL17 May 2022

97,795 mi

MAJOROffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASS25 May 2021

83,903 mi

ADVISORYBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASS27 May 2020

70,664 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS30 January 2019

56,006 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FAIL29 January 2019

56,006 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJORNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

PASS31 January 2018

50,222 mi

FAIL31 January 2018

50,222 mi

FAILOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

PASS30 January 2017

43,536 mi

PASS18 January 2016

39,058 mi

PASS20 January 2015

33,747 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 1,598 cc
Year: 2012
First registered: 2012-02
CO₂ emissions: 99 g/km
Tax due: 2026-10-01
MOT expiry: 2027-09-27
Recorded mileage: 143,605 mi

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