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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF05SVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 12 Aug 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,125 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear backing plates slightly deteriorated
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,068 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF lower wishbone bushes worn/splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn - perishing amongst tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall scuffed - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded - Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabilizer arm underside worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,342 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attached suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low / perished has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished and weak in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,342 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attached suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low / perished has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished and weak in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,001 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge, perished & has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- Front BOTH - brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front BOTH - brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge, perished & has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,752 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms / hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning DULL (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (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
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Seized/sticking (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms / hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning DULL (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,519 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - deteriorated/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - deteriorated/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,528 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre - abnormal wear
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre - abnormal wear
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,304 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,534 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 20 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,269 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 20 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,463 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014 20 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,973 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 20 Jun 202631 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,643 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2012 20 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,749 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2011 20 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,761 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 20 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,607 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 20 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF05SVA was registered on 2005-08-31
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