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GL05XBX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration GL05XBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,748 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,242 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,961 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024 1 Sep 202326 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer 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 Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,306 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,436 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022 9 Aug 20219 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,549 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,408 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front headlamp loose close to excessive
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front headlamp loose close to excessive
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,130 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019 9 Aug 20183 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,136 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018 3 Aug 20171 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,115 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017 10 Aug 20163 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
22 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,755 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 22 Jul 201531 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,999 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,327 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
10 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,327 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,262 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 3 Aug 20126 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,673 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2012 6 Aug 20118 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,276 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2011 8 Aug 201020 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,795 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2010 20 Jul 200921 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,648 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2009 21 Jul 2008You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL05XBX was registered on 2005-08-01
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