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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration HT05BOJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 01 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,407 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant level low
- Coolant leak ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater dim
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,797 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,016 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,016 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,692 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front bumper trim loose/hanging
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear nearside and offside brake disc shield rusty/weak
7 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,497 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022 24 Jun 20267 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,263 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,094 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front brake discs cover corded both sides
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,956 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake back plates detriorated
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,930 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake back plates detiorated
23 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- front brake back plates detiorated
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,303 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 24 Jun 202626 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,918 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,337 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 24 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,641 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,200 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2013 24 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,666 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012 24 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,945 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 24 Jun 202617 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,740 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,981 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2009 24 Jun 2026You 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!
HT05BOJ was registered on 2005-07-25
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