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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP55LWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 31 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,935 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026 4 Jun 202631 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,127 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025 4 Jun 202629 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 71,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 71,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,256 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024 4 Jun 20265 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,779 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023 4 Jun 202627 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,837 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2022 4 Jun 20261 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,787 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2021 4 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,199 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,939 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,148 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,771 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,833 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016 4 Jun 202620 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,965 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,087 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,145 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,870 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,623 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011 4 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,589 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,892 MI
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FP55LWW was registered on 2005-11-14
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