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LS05RXW
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration LS05RXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,368 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front service brake efficiency low
- Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL ALL PERISHED CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated CANNOT CHECK DUE TO WHEEL BINDING (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested 3 wheels binding (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated CANNOT CHECK DUE TO WHEEL BINDING (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,084 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both front headlights deteriorated
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,055 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,966 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory 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)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,674 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,761 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,510 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,863 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,583 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,048 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202619 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,203 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2010 6 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,845 MI
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LS05RXW was registered on 2005-05-23
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