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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LM05FDA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 21 Aug 2023
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 234,160 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 216,899 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 216,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 198,262 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 198,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,666 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- nearside front seatbelt buckle surround missing
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 182,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front seatbelt buckle surround missing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,280 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear road wheel slightly binding
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear road wheel slightly binding
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,185 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,353 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,518 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
15 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,447 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 10 Jun 202616 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,678 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 10 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,979 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,813 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 10 Jun 20269 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,814 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,097 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 65,097 MI
10 Jun 202612 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,882 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009 10 Jun 202612 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,882 MI
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LM05FDA was registered on 2005-06-16
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