N90TOP - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volkswagen Golf, often referred to simply as the Golf, is a renowned compact car that has become a staple in the automotive world since its debut. Manufactured by Volkswagen, a German automaker known for its engineering precision and quality, the Golf first appeared in 1974 and has since evolved through multiple generations. Its reputation is built on a combination of practicality, innovative features, and a reputation for reliability. Key specifications include efficient engine options, advanced safety features, and a versatile interior designed for comfort and usability. The Golf’s enduring popularity stems from its ability to blend performance with everyday practicality, making it a preferred choice for drivers seeking a well-rounded vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This 1996 Volkswagen Golf, registration N90TOP, is a black petrol vehicle with a 1984cc engine. It was first registered in October 1996 and has a recorded mileage of 86,839 miles. The car currently holds a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 25 June 2024 and valid until 6 July 2025. Notable advisories from the recent MOT include a minor exhaust gas leak, a non-illuminating supplementary restraint system warning lamp, and a minor oil leak that is not excessive. The vehicle is taxed and in overall condition consistent with its age. No further mechanical issues are indicated beyond the advisories noted during the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,839 mi
Expires: 06 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,636 mi
Expires: 06 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 04 July 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,636 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 30 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,576 mi
Expires: 06 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Rear Both rear suspension beam bushes slightly deteriorated
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 28 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,563 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Rear Both rear suspension beam bushes slightly deteriorated
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 07 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,667 mi
Expires: 06 July 2022
Failed - 05 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,667 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Passed - 20 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,537 mi
Expires: 19 March 2021
Failed - 18 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,537 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 01 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,860 mi
Expires: 31 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre joint (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 26 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,860 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre joint (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 03 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,938 mi
Expires: 02 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Failed - 28 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,934 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Major Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 16 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,699 mi
Expires: 01 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed - 04 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 200,186 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 22 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 196,610 mi
Expires: 01 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 22 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 196,610 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 02 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 191,917 mi
Expires: 01 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 08 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,514 mi
Expires: 21 October 2011
Passed - 06 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,060 mi
Expires: 21 October 2010
Failed - 02 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,060 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Major Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 20 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,011 mi
Expires: 21 October 2009
Passed - 22 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 175,328 mi
Expires: 21 October 2008
Failed - 19 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 175,328 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 17 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,520 mi
Expires: 16 October 2007
Failed - 16 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,502 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N90TOP?
The MOT expires on 06 July 2025.
What is the tax status of N90TOP?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of N90TOP?
This is a 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N90TOP?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.