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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AV55UGM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 15 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,370 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,776 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust system rubbing on rear sub frame
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,092 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system rubbing on rear sub frame
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,367 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,292 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,143 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,982 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,954 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019 15 Jun 20265 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,376 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018 15 Jun 20267 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,257 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017 15 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,416 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016 15 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,286 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2015 15 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,078 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2014 15 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,869 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 15 Jun 202627 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,486 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 15 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,901 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 15 Jun 202628 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,771 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 15 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,672 MI
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AV55UGM was registered on 2005-10-28
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