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FG05EPO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FG05EPO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,770 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,849 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,503 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- general under body corrosion
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general under body corrosion
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,962 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- handbrake no reserve travel
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,438 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- general under body corrosion
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
- general under body corrosion
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,322 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,332 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,337 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- items hanging from mirror
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,771 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- cant test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,593 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,186 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 3 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,764 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014 3 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,616 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2013 3 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,927 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012 3 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,114 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
12 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,309 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010 3 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,687 MI
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FG05EPO was registered on 2005-03-24
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