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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR55FOA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 20 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 118,460 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,582 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,524 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,802 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2024 8 Jun 20264 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,903 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,903 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,627 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021 8 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,787 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,787 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,878 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 8 Jun 202620 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,412 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,058 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 8 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,441 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 8 Jun 202617 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,875 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,082 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,470 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 8 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,102 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 8 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,329 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 8 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,046 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 8 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,318 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 8 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!
LR55FOA was registered on 2005-09-29
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