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LS05RVA
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration LS05RVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,828 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hose(s) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
11 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hose(s) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,103 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,103 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,049 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,845 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlight lenses deteriorating
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both headlight lenses deteriorating
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,727 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlight lenses deteriorating
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,469 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,012 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,378 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
12 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,360 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 6 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,508 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 6 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,865 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 6 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,864 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2011 6 Jun 202628 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,601 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,913 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,913 MI
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LS05RVA was registered on 2005-05-23
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