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AV55FWM
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AV55FWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 12 Oct 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,706 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight Both sides on calliper (1.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,549 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Lower seat ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Lower seat ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,912 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Lower seat ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
15 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,912 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Lower seat ()
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,949 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,981 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,819 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,844 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016 14 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,111 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,433 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 14 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,539 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,717 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,445 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,257 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,726 MI
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AV55FWM was registered on 2005-09-14
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