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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2011 · SILVER · DIESEL · 145,586 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-09-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition14 MOT tests · 11 passed

MOT History — 14 tests · 11 passed · 3 failed

PASS23 September 2025
145,586 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYGeneral corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
PASS29 May 2024
141,887 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS17 April 2023
130,693 mi
PASS14 April 2022
125,418 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL13 April 2022
125,418 mi
  • MAJORNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS4 January 2021
108,570 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS4 January 2020
96,565 mi
FAIL4 January 2020
96,565 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS31 December 2018
81,927 mi
  • 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))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS19 December 2017
68,664 mi
PASS13 December 2016
56,337 mi
PASS15 October 2015
43,214 mi
  • ADVISORYDPF fitted
  • ADVISORYnail in o/s/r tyre
  • ADVISORYrear dampers leaking
  • ADVISORYfront pads wearing low
  • ADVISORYfront tyres wearing low
FAIL8 October 2015
43,057 mi
  • FAILNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
PASS8 October 2014
30,696 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front side repeator lens on mirror broken but amber LEDs fitted and not affecting light output
  • USER ENTEREDrear wiper damaged

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,598 cc
Year
2011
First registered
2011-11
CO₂ emissions
123 g/km
Tax due
2026-09-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-22
Recorded mileage
145,586 mi

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