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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AP54TXT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,319 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,822 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle covered in corrosion.
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,080 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,335 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,003 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,489 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,477 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020 12 Jun 20269 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,448 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 12 Jun 202625 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,299 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 12 Jun 202625 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,464 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)
- Slight oil leak from engine
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,148 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016 12 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,203 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 12 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,972 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 12 Jun 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,793 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 12 Jun 20269 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,631 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,631 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,669 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2010 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,335 MI
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AP54TXT was registered on 2005-02-14
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