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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS05CAV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 17 Sep 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,885 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under Body Corrosion
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,793 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 160,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front side skirts excessively damaged/corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) 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
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced distorted beam image also (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced distorted beam image also (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Both front side skirts excessively damaged/corroded
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,056 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,270 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- bonnet safety catch stiff
- both front, brake back plates corroded
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,098 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake back plates corroded
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- exhaust clamp corroded (centre pipe to rear pipe)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,855 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,153 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,265 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,526 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 7 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,780 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 7 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,767 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 7 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,109 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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LS05CAV was registered on 2005-04-27
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