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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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- Registration AF55NDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,765 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc surface . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc surface . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,014 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Both rear tyres wearing uneven/slight blocking of tread.
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing uneven/slight blocking of tread.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,160 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Slight binding of brake when wheel turning by hand
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall scuffed and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear axle suspension bushes generally all starting to perish
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint dust cover starting to split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) 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 axle suspension bushes generally all starting to perish
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall scuffed and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Slight binding of brake when wheel turning by hand
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint dust cover starting to split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,224 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,995 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,037 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front tyre showing signs of wearing on inside edge recommend regular checks.
- recommend rear pads and rear brake assemblies to be checked /overhauled
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,949 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,650 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 17 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,192 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 17 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,452 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 17 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,452 MI
17 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,384 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 17 Jun 202622 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,531 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011 17 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,517 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 17 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,517 MI
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AF55NDX was registered on 2005-10-02
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