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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF55MPY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,049 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2026 14 Jun 20267 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,524 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- n/s seal has damage
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- n/s seal has damage
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,275 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,920 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,926 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- slight leak from front flexy exhaust
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,709 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,930 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,930 MI
14 Jun 202613 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,434 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 14 Jun 202629 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,928 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018 14 Jun 202624 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,461 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017 14 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,942 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,782 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 14 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,376 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,632 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 14 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,919 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 14 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,537 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 14 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,601 MI
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AF55MPY was registered on 2005-09-01
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