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AV55MYZ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
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- Registration AV55MYZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,046 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,634 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,634 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,889 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,889 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel arch corroded
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,499 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021 15 Jun 202624 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,358 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cuts to outside wall; still serviceable
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres tread low
- e.c.u. lamp showing fault
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and o/s ;lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cuts to outside wall; still serviceable
- e.c.u. lamp showing fault
- both rear tyres tread low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,195 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear brake showing signs of overheating; and pads low; advise attention
- rear tyres tread low
- o/s front suspension lower arm rear bush worn
- headlamp lenses faded
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,195 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear brake showing signs of overheating; and pads low; advise attention
- rear tyres tread low
- o/s front suspension lower arm rear bush worn
- headlamp lenses faded
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,370 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017 15 Jun 202619 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,951 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,149 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 120,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,743 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,829 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,030 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,295 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,295 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,803 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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AV55MYZ was registered on 2005-10-21
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