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DF05GSO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
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- Registration DF05GSO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
17
Passes
13
Failures
56.67%
Pass Rate
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179 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 247,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount(inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- covers restricting inspection
- both dip pattern poor
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 241,780 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 241,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake Pedal (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor / Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 241,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor / Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 235,217 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 235,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 226,475 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- mil light on
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 226,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- mil light on
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 218,006 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023 19 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 217,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 207,545 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- corrosion on rear under body / rear chassie by subframe mountings
- corrosion on both rear hubs
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 207,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- corrosion on rear under body / rear chassie by subframe mountings
- corrosion on both rear hubs
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 200,381 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 200,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,156 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 188,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,594 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 176,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,909 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner sill;s (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,064 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
14 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,503 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
10 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,503 MI
Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,567 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
7 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,298 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013 19 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,320 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,591 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011 19 Jun 202628 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,860 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,918 MI
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DF05GSO was registered on 2005-07-29
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