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LS05XRK
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS05XRK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,613 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2026 16 Jun 202613 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn [ drop link] (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,748 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,089 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2024 16 Jun 20265 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,789 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023 16 Jun 20264 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,066 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,155 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020 16 Jun 202628 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,155 MI
16 Jun 202619 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,481 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 16 Jun 202610 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,840 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,622 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,622 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,893 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 16 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,004 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,737 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013 16 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,097 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,894 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,894 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,111 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,373 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS05XRK was registered on 2005-07-07
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