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GL54CLY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GL54CLY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 14 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,041 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL UNDER SUMP AND TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL UNDER SUMP AND TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,795 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,795 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,259 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024 25 Jun 202623 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights front foggy (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,143 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,230 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,425 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,178 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,553 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,126 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,063 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017 25 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,063 MI
25 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,869 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 25 Jun 202625 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,564 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,489 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,489 MI
25 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,975 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 25 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,898 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,327 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2011 25 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,439 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2010 25 Jun 202614 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,265 MI
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GL54CLY was registered on 2005-01-22
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