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OV57TYC
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration OV57TYC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
31 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,462 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 181,462 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,704 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,229 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 167,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,384 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,097 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc suspension/braking components, showing corrosion , but not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Number plate deteriorated.
- Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring disconnected.
- Offside Mirror broken/50% missing.
15 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and Inside. (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Number plate deteriorated.
- Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring disconnected.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Mirror broken/50% missing.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc suspension/braking components, showing corrosion , but not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,394 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear BOTH Shock absorber top foam bump stops deteriorated
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Subframe showing corrosion, to its exposed steel surfaces
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe showing corrosion, to its exposed steel surfaces
- Rear BOTH Shock absorber top foam bump stops deteriorated
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,985 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,606 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front wipers slightly smearing
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front wipers slightly smearing
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,940 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front shock slight leak
- Nearside Front shock slight leak
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,232 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,784 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,317 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,753 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,753 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,995 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,809 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,018 MI
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OV57TYC was registered on 2007-10-30
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