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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF54FYR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2024
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,349 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing is damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,482 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Central Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,838 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- slight rust under hole vehicle
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,509 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2021 22 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,420 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2020 22 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,040 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019 22 Jun 202620 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,752 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- plastic covers not allowing full inspection of some components under car
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,367 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers not allowing full inspection underneath
16 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers not allowing full inspection underneath
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,758 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,789 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 22 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,780 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 22 Jun 202624 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
18 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,061 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202614 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,339 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
14 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,339 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,473 MI
22 Jun 20269 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,473 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 22 Jun 202617 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,826 MI
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DF54FYR was registered on 2005-01-13
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