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GBGIB117

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1991 · RED · PETROL · 101,102 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 40 tests · 21 passed · 19 failed

FAIL25 September 2026
101,102 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hitting rear axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFuel tank mount corroded.
  • MAJORNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor in two different spots. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop link bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREmissions unable to be completed Coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASS23 September 2025
78,614 mi
FAIL22 September 2025
78,611 mi
  • MAJORHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both. (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnderside of vehicle corroded.
FAIL10 July 2025
78,534 mi
PASS14 August 2024
77,538 mi
FAIL9 August 2024
77,538 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS28 August 2023
77,228 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS30 August 2022
76,956 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS2 September 2021
76,620 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnderbody covered in underseal
PASS28 September 2020
76,508 mi
  • ADVISORYUnderbody covered in underseal
FAIL28 September 2020
76,508 mi
  • ADVISORYUnderbody covered in underseal
  • PRSOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
FAIL7 September 2020
76,486 mi
PASS1 April 2019
75,677 mi
FAIL27 March 2019
75,677 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASS1 August 2018
75,573 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAIL24 July 2018
75,551 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS21 July 2017
73,452 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiess (2.4.A.3)
PASS25 July 2016
72,415 mi
FAIL21 July 2016
72,388 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASS23 July 2015
71,866 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAIL4 June 2015
71,865 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASS28 July 2014
70,973 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL24 July 2014
70,973 mi
  • FAILOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS3 August 2013
69,311 mi
FAIL22 July 2013
69,287 mi
  • FAILOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
  • FAILNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside and nearside sills excess corroded outside prescribed areas
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear lower inner arch excess corroded
PASS11 August 2012
66,666 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS18 August 2011
66,074 mi
FAIL17 August 2011
66,074 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASS21 August 2010
65,222 mi
PASS14 September 2009
63,611 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL14 September 2009
63,611 mi
  • FAILOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS25 September 2008
62,750 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL24 September 2008
62,750 mi
  • FAILCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS25 September 2007
60,754 mi
FAIL24 September 2007
60,754 mi
  • FAILBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
  • FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL27 September 2006
58,831 mi
PASS27 September 2006
58,831 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL14 August 2006
58,609 mi
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front tyres on legal limit
PASS15 September 2005
56,705 mi
FAIL15 September 2005
56,705 mi
  • PRSNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSNearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,781 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-10
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-22
Recorded mileage
101,102 mi

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