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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS05RYR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 13 Apr 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,578 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,786 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction See report (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,440 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,134 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 154,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,098 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,095 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2020 6 Jun 202617 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe backing plate fouling disc (1.1.21 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,226 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,690 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,199 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 6 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,554 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,267 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 6 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,452 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,775 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,414 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 6 Jun 20264 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,446 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2011 6 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,542 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2009 6 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!
LS05RYR was registered on 2005-05-12
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