494RU - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 9 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 208,593 mi
Expires: 08 January 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Both outer sills corroded
Failed - 06 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 208,593 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Both outer sills corroded
Passed - 09 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,705 mi
Expires: 08 January 2025
Passed - 04 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 190,283 mi
Expires: 06 January 2024
Passed - 04 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,105 mi
Expires: 06 January 2023
Passed - 07 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,080 mi
Expires: 06 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 05 January 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,072 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 01 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,208 mi
Expires: 05 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 01 July 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,199 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 14 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,792 mi
Expires: 11 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Failed - 14 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,789 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 12 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,986 mi
Expires: 11 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 06 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,213 mi
Expires: 05 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 30 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,271 mi
Expires: 29 March 2016
Passed - 01 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,483 mi
Expires: 12 March 2015
Failed - 01 March 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,456 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 06 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,646 mi
Expires: 12 March 2014
Passed - 13 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,328 mi
Expires: 12 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 08 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,277 mi
Expires: 07 March 2012
Passed - 26 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,486 mi
Expires: 07 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 494RU?
The MOT expires on 08 January 2026.
What is the tax status of 494RU?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of 494RU?
This is a 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 494RU?
This vehicle produces 145 g/km of CO2 emissions.