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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS05RYU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 12 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,077 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,132 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,020 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,410 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,390 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,211 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- TPMS on
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake disc/brake pads metal to metal contact. brake pads excessively worn (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
22 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,354 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,270 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,779 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,605 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 6 Jun 20261 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,337 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,292 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,386 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,088 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010 6 Jun 202620 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
13 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LS05RYU was registered on 2005-05-26
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