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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DN55CAA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1900cc
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- Expires 05 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,404 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,404 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,066 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and both subframe and all arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front under tray fitted
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,473 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,251 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2023 20 Jun 202614 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,402 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2022 20 Jun 202619 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,571 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,769 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Front 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,807 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019 20 Jun 202624 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,998 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,617 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017 20 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,555 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,301 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,203 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,743 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 20 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,124 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,131 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,346 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010 20 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,493 MI
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DN55CAA was registered on 2005-12-20
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