MOT history check - best ones you have seen....

[buzzer]

I sent a link of my web site https://jaad ad cwerwr to a mate who is an MOT tester today to show him some of the pictures I have been collecting... he came back to me with a registration number and said to check the MOT history of the car on the government site, which I did...

Seems the guy comes in to the test station every year with this old golf pickup, that is falling apart. My mate tests it, and the guy goes away and fixes whats wrong. One year there was so much wrong, it took him longer to fill out the fail list than do the MOT!! He thought that was the end of it... but no, a few months later it was back again

The MOT is up in Feb, he is dreading its return!

Can anyone post a worse one?




Registration number: xxxxxxxxx

• Vehicle make VOLKSWAGEN
• Vehicle model GOLF
• Date first used 2 March 1989
• Fuel type Diesel
• Colour White

MOT history of this vehicle
• Test date20 February 2016
• Expiry date19 February 2017
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading186,523 miles
• MOT test number3074 4566 5808
• Test date13 February 2016
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading186,511 miles
• MOT test number4232 9943 1025
• Reason(s) for failure
nearside rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)
offside rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger to chassis (2.4.A.3)
nearside front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on floor (2.4.A.3)
front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
offside rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
• Advisory notice item(s)
rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
• Test date6 December 2014
• Expiry date5 December 2015
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading184,810 miles
• MOT test number6494 8084 4340
• Advisory notice item(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
• Test date29 November 2014
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading184,770 miles
• MOT test number1779 3343 4360
• Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
• Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
• Test date30 November 2013
• Expiry date29 November 2014
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading183,935 miles
• MOT test number4198 3413 3367
• Test date13 April 2013
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading183,921 miles
• MOT test number1972 5350 3140
• Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
• Advisory notice item(s)
boot floor corroded
• Test date7 April 2012
• Expiry date6 April 2013
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading182,918 miles
• MOT test number8158 3879 2005
• Advisory notice item(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear floor in back of body corroded
front brake discs have some corrosion
• Test date31 March 2012
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading182,896 miles
• MOT test number7085 2109 2008
• Reason(s) for failure
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
• Advisory notice item(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear floor in back of body corroded
front brake discs have some corrosion
• Test date28 March 2011
• Expiry date27 March 2012
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading182,059 miles
• MOT test number3580 3798 1095
• Advisory notice item(s)
corrosion to rear body floor
front discs corroded
• Test date19 March 2011
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading182,035 miles
• MOT test number2098 1807 1099
• Reason(s) for failure
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
• Advisory notice item(s)
corrosion to rear body floor
front discs corroded
• Test date20 March 2010
• Expiry date19 March 2011
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading180,066 miles
• MOT test number4020 7927 0063
• Test date8 March 2010
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading180,054 miles
• MOT test number2811 5776 0063
• Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
• Advisory notice item(s)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
• Test date9 March 2009
• Expiry date8 March 2010
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading176,948 miles
• MOT test number8147 1806 9026
• Advisory notice item(s)
metal floor under wood floor corroded but not structural
• Test date3 March 2009
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading176,929 miles
• MOT test number5447 4276 9084
• Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
• Advisory notice item(s)
metal floor under wood floor corroded but not structural
• Test date2 February 2008
• Expiry date1 February 2009
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading173,477 miles
• MOT test number1527 9323 8402
• Advisory notice item(s)
corrosion to floor skin in rear body but not structual
• Test date26 January 2008
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading173,457 miles
• MOT test number8028 9602 8069
• Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
• Advisory notice item(s)
corrosion to floor skin in rear body but not structual
• Test date22 September 2006
• Expiry date21 September 2007
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading169,903 miles
• MOT test number4703 4546 6287
• Test date18 September 2006
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading169,903 miles
• MOT test number2023 3116 6228
• Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
• Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
• Test date15 September 2005
• Expiry date14 September 2006
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading164,819 miles
• MOT test number4642 7835 5266
• Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Edited by buzzer on Wednesday 30th January 21:57

[anonymous-user]

Thats not that bad for 1989 golf is it? After 28 years it might have a few issues.

[hora]

'A few'?

[anonymous-user]

This is just OP promoting his website again anyway....

[Johnnybee]

[Alucidnation]

Learn2MergeInTurn said:

This is just OP promoting his website again anyway....

Agreed.

[ian316]

wooden trailing arm pure class

[Riley Blue]

Alucidnation said:

Learn2MergeInTurn said:

This is just OP promoting his website again anyway....

Agreed.

You'd hope that someone who had been on PH as long as he has would know better.

[Iva Barchetta]

Best I've ever seen is for my near 20yo Fiat,with nil advisories.



November could be different...

[Gareth79]

hora said:

'A few'?

That list is ten years of MOTs in one list. I doubt that is even in the worst third of tests.

Here's the most recent fail with numbers, there are only 5 fails and 1 advisory:

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Test date: 13 February 2016
• Test Result: Fail
• Odometer reading: 186,511 miles
• MOT test number: 4232 9943 1025
• Reason(s) for failure
1 - nearside rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill - (2.4.A.3)
2 - offside rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger to chassis (2.4.A.3)
3 - nearside front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on floor (2.4.A.3)
4 - front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
5 - offside rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

• Advisory notice item(s)
1 - rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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All the data is on data.gov.uk (albeit not updated since 2013) so it should be possible to find some corkers...

[eltax91]

Riley Blue said:

Alucidnation said:

Learn2MergeInTurn said:

This is just OP promoting his website again anyway....

Agreed.

You'd hope that someone who had been on PH as long as he has would know better.

You'd also hope he wasn't reusing a bunch of pictures that have been all over mechanic meme Facebook pages for months and them calling them a collection of 'his own' gathered since he acquired a camera phone.

[anonymous-user]

eltax91 said:

Riley Blue said:

Alucidnation said:

Learn2MergeInTurn said:

This is just OP promoting his website again anyway....

Agreed.

You'd hope that someone who had been on PH as long as he has would know better.

You'd also hope he wasn't reusing a bunch of pictures that have been all over mechanic meme Facebook pages for months and them calling them a collection of 'his own' gathered since he acquired a camera phone.

Exactly, absolute chancer.