RX51HCO - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 11 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 266,664 mi
Expires: 24 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 25 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 266,664 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 261,428 mi
Expires: 24 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 06 September 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 261,424 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- 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 Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 256,778 mi
Expires: 24 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 09 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 251,894 mi
Expires: 24 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 246,066 mi
Expires: 24 September 2022
Failed - 13 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 246,066 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 22 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 242,780 mi
Expires: 24 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear brakes could do with a service
Passed - 23 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 237,446 mi
Expires: 24 September 2020
Failed - 23 September 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 237,442 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts oxy sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 25 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 227,730 mi
Expires: 24 September 2019
Failed - 21 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 227,728 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 218,027 mi
Expires: 24 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower n/s (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 207,554 mi
Expires: 24 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 18 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 193,508 mi
Expires: 24 September 2016
Failed - 11 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,892 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,892 mi
Expires: 24 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,999 mi
Expires: 24 September 2014
Passed - 25 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,244 mi
Expires: 24 September 2013
Failed - 25 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,240 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Passed - 17 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,780 mi
Expires: 28 October 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 17 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,780 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 28 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,396 mi
Expires: 28 October 2011
Passed - 29 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,439 mi
Expires: 28 October 2010
Failed - 27 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,439 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Major Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 22 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,780 mi
Expires: 26 October 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 22 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,780 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 27 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,177 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 27 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,177 mi
Expires: 26 October 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 27 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,570 mi
Expires: 26 October 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RX51HCO?
The MOT expires on 24 September 2026.
What is the tax status of RX51HCO?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of RX51HCO?
This is a 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 2324cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RX51HCO?
This vehicle produces 211 g/km of CO2 emissions.