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FX05YBD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration FX05YBD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 172,212 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,429 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,291 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,160 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,160 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,081 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,426 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,430 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,430 MI
5 Jun 202614 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,605 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre inner & outer sidewalls splitting
- Offside Rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls splitting
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front tyre inner & outer sidewalls splitting
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,815 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre Sidewalls Splitting
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Splitting
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre Sidewalls Splitting
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre Sidewalls Splitting
- Offside Front Tyre Sidewalls Splitting
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Splitting
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,101 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,001 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,001 MI
5 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,388 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 5 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,246 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,366 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202619 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,945 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,900 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,578 MI
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FX05YBD was registered on 2005-03-24
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