G5YHS - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
This used Volkswagen Golf registration G5YHS was first registered in September 2008 and is a grey diesel vehicle with a 1968cc engine. It has a recorded mileage of 195,967 miles. The vehicle's latest MOT test was conducted on 7 November 2024; however, the MOT is currently not valid. The vehicle has several significant advisories, including worn front brake discs, fluctuating and binding front service brakes, a major exhaust leak, and a dangerous bulge in the nearside front tyre. Additional issues include deteriorated suspension arm dust covers and imbalanced front brakes. Emissions testing was not completed due to excessive smoke levels. The vehicle is untaxed and requires repairs to meet roadworthiness standards.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 07 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,967 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 02 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 193,585 mi
Expires: 12 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 13 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,300 mi
Expires: 12 October 2023
Failed - 12 October 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,300 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 05 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 188,610 mi
Expires: 07 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,500 mi
Expires: 07 October 2021
Passed - 08 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,076 mi
Expires: 07 October 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear 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))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,076 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear 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))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,220 mi
Expires: 28 September 2019
Passed - 27 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,898 mi
Expires: 28 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,284 mi
Expires: 28 September 2017
Passed - 25 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,612 mi
Expires: 28 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 25 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,612 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 29 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,000 mi
Expires: 28 September 2015
Failed - 29 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,000 mi
Passed - 14 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,583 mi
Expires: 13 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,829 mi
Expires: 12 September 2013
Passed - 25 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,978 mi
Expires: 12 September 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for G5YHS?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of G5YHS?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 07 November 2024.
What are the specifications of G5YHS?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of G5YHS?
This vehicle produces 169 g/km of CO2 emissions.