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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX05BBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 20 Dec 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,112 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated and indicating a fault
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
21 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Coolant leak Possible radiator/bottom hose failure () Dangerous
- Emissions not tested Due to severe engine coolant leak, Engine over heating (7.3.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Engine coolant below minimum level
- Engine malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated and indicating a fault
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,961 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- middle exhaust minor leak of gases
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- middle exhaust minor leak of gases
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,894 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension heavily modified
23 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension heavily modified
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,549 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,953 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,723 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 17 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,723 MI
17 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,086 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,381 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,781 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
28 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,684 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 17 Jun 20267 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,035 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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AX05BBU was registered on 2005-05-06
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