87PAT - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 13 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, registration 87PAT, first registered in November 2015. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 1598cc diesel engine, producing CO2 emissions of 99 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 10 February 2025 and valid until 21 February 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 95,428 miles. The MOT included minor advisories: an excessively tinted windscreen that does not impair visibility and light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber. No serious mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
13
Passed Tests
8
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,428 mi
Expires: 21 February 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 08 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,428 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,893 mi
Expires: 21 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory windscreen tinted
- Advisory wheel spacers fitted to all 4 wheels
Failed - 20 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,892 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides LHD headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory windscreen tinted
- Advisory wheel spacers fitted to all 4 wheels
Passed - 24 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,349 mi
Expires: 23 May 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 24 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,349 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 27 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,352 mi
Expires: 31 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 27 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,352 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 01 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,005 mi
Expires: 31 August 2022
Passed - 02 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,657 mi
Expires: 01 February 2022
Failed - 02 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,657 mi
Passed - 06 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,901 mi
Expires: 05 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,907 mi
Expires: 18 October 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 87PAT?
The MOT expires on 21 February 2026.
What is the tax status of 87PAT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of 87PAT?
This is a 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 87PAT?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.