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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD05GDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 220,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust heat sheild loose
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 210,251 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear brake service
- rear trailing arm bushes worn
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 200,438 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 200,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 198,464 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018 4 Jun 202612 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 198,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 192,325 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017 4 Jun 202618 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 192,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
2 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 181,876 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016 4 Jun 20261 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 181,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,572 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 4 Jun 20267 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 157,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,662 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 4 Jun 202618 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,100 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 4 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,322 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 4 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,489 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011 4 Jun 202613 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,202 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 4 Jun 202620 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,590 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 4 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!
FD05GDX was registered on 2005-05-21
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