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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP05PFO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 24 Jan 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,129 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,050 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021 5 Jun 20269 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
28 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- secondary bonnet catch seized
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both front headlamp plastics misted but beam pattern still just visable
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
30 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,613 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,737 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,126 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,579 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,284 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,059 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,839 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
23 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
9 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,614 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,767 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,813 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
7 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,577 MI
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FP05PFO was registered on 2005-04-19
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