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GD05EEX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GD05EEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Sep 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,645 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,992 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISH BONE (REAR) BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component insecure BUMPER INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISH BONE (REAR) BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,193 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,568 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,421 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,039 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,191 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019 23 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,254 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack on off side edge (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,297 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,914 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,914 MI
23 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,455 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,244 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 23 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,261 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,022 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 23 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,537 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2011 23 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,387 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2010 23 Jun 20261 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,073 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2009Advisory 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)
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GD05EEX was registered on 2005-08-04
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