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FD55LXT
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration FD55LXT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,971 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant level low
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,511 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,790 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers smearing
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or outside (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,306 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust blwoing
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- front exhaust flex pipe blowing
19 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust blwoing
- front exhaust flex pipe blowing
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,685 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023 4 Jun 202611 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,495 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022 4 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,639 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear ()
14 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear ()
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020 4 Jun 202621 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,532 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside inner CV gaiter seeping grease
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside inner CV gaiter seeping grease
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,797 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,555 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,033 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,502 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202614 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,496 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,872 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 4 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,638 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012 4 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,592 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011 4 Jun 202612 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,250 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010 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!
FD55LXT was registered on 2005-12-30
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