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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS05RLU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,717 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,602 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear's (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,602 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear's (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,437 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear suspension components rusty
- Offside 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))
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear suspension components rusty
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,677 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2023 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,087 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,751 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021 6 Jun 202628 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,847 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020 6 Jun 202628 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor/ sill panel areas corroded to excess (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,278 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,058 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,185 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,774 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,319 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 6 Jun 20269 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,923 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,116 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202614 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,093 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202613 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,617 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 6 Jun 202629 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,532 MI
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LS05RLU was registered on 2005-06-03
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