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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD55LXY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,776 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,554 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,448 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022 5 Jun 202613 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,392 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,119 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,115 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Both rear tyres have few cracks on the side walls
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
13 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Front Headlights are very dirty needs to be clean. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Both rear tyres have few cracks on the side walls
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,303 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,979 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017 5 Jun 202616 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,547 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016 5 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,414 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,739 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,964 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,741 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202622 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,182 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,555 MI
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FD55LXY was registered on 2005-12-30
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