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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS05WCT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,361 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- signs of corrosion to nearside sill
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- signs of corrosion to nearside sill
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,945 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,929 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,929 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,326 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,814 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,134 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 6 Jun 202622 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,134 MI
6 Jun 202624 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,798 MI
6 Jun 202624 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,798 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,796 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,963 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,571 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,493 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 6 Jun 20266 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,670 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,635 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 6 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,271 MI
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LS05WCT was registered on 2005-07-29
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