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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS05RVJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 13 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,839 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,231 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,711 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,323 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,293 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
31 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,330 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 7 Jun 202628 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,200 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear tyres- heavily worn inner edge
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to excess (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
22 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- offside and nearside rear tyres- heavily worn inner edge
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,057 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside rear brake backing plate heavily corroded
- Both headlamp beam images poor
3 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,159 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
- nearside rear brake slightly binding
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,472 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- child seats not strapped in at time of test
5 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seats not strapped in at time of test
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,276 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,360 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 7 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,268 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 7 Jun 20265 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,121 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 7 Jun 202616 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,234 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,492 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2010 7 Jun 20262 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,158 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009 7 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!
LS05RVJ was registered on 2005-06-07
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