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FP05FSN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FP05FSN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 193,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,603 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,889 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,541 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024 5 Jun 202614 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,901 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 169,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,988 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022 5 Jun 202625 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,929 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,596 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,596 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,560 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,271 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,056 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,876 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,876 MI
5 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,470 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,181 MI
5 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,181 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014 5 Jun 202611 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,587 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,778 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,021 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,003 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,003 MI
5 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,905 MI
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FP05FSN was registered on 2005-05-12
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