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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD55NBK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1900cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,574 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
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) 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
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,218 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,407 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
21 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,407 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,322 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 2 x front brake back plates excessively corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- N/S Headlamp lense deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- O/S/F Tyre approx 2.5 mm @ lowest point & worn bold on inner edge
- N/S/F Tyre approx 2.5 mm @ lowest point & wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,771 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r brake binding slightly
- n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,445 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,738 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,738 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,066 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
27 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,690 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
27 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,690 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,884 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,613 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,249 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
11 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,291 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20263 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,909 MI
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FD55NBK was registered on 2005-12-21
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