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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX54RXP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1898cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 187,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid mis-aligned (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two fractures in front area (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- small chip to windscreen center zone
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,414 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,414 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,840 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017 14 Jun 202622 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,646 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016 14 Jun 202611 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,546 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 14 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,789 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 14 Jun 202610 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,747 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,072 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,269 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 14 Jun 202610 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,481 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 14 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,743 MI
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AX54RXP was registered on 2005-01-20
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