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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LM05FDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Mar 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 192,830 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,621 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 191,582 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 189,853 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,343 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,551 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,301 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 180,164 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear discs corroded
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 180,164 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear discs corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,849 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 9 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,223 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 9 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 166,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,869 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014 9 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 150,906 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,914 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 9 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,399 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 9 Jun 202627 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,448 MI
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LM05FDX was registered on 2005-06-23
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