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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF55YRK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 21 Mar 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,627 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible cycle carrier in way (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,701 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,407 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak level low ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak level low ()
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher left around gear stick (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 very close to minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed has glue on belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,830 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020 25 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,713 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 25 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Additional braking device wiring in poor condition brake warning light on dash (3.6.I.5)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,489 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- car cooling fan not working not able to do emission test danger of overheating
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- car cooling fan not working not able to do emission test danger of overheating
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,103 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to inspect under body properly due to plactic cover
28 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to inspect under body properly due to plactic cover
11 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,309 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015 25 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,094 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 25 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,906 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 25 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,018 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,920 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 25 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,722 MI
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DF55YRK was registered on 2005-09-27
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