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FP05FSY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration FP05FSY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,168 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,674 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- underbody covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 131,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- underbody covers fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,609 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underbody covers fitted
- Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underbody covers fitted
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,499 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- underbody covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- underbody covers fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,688 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022 5 Jun 202629 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,398 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/s/f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,773 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,483 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,194 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,719 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding
- Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding
- Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,549 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202623 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,396 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,476 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,921 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,006 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,108 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,949 MI
5 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,949 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010 5 Jun 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,334 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009 5 Jun 202627 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,589 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202626 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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