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LS05WDO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration LS05WDO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 20 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,365 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 177,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,574 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,240 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,240 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,134 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,167 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened nsf incorrect. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,448 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021 6 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,547 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202619 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202611 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,545 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018 6 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,610 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017 6 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,498 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,552 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,424 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202617 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,323 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,659 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,863 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,765 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,961 MI
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LS05WDO was registered on 2005-08-19
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