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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD55JWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Mar 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 190,362 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Sill soft
- Nearside Sill soft
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,162 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024 5 Jun 20269 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,721 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Sill soft
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,493 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S O/S OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,362 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,887 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,725 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,969 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,094 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,623 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,090 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,765 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202618 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,059 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,606 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,531 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,879 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 5 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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FD55JWN was registered on 2005-12-12
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