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LS05XRU
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LS05XRU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 73,618 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027 17 Jun 202629 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 69,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible top part of the letters are likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer has a major leak at the seam (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) 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))
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,068 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 63,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,205 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2024 17 Jun 202620 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,032 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,832 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 17 Jun 202627 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,362 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 17 Jun 202628 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,655 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018 17 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,737 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017 17 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,969 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,847 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 17 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,065 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013 17 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,984 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012 17 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,512 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 17 Jun 202611 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,607 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 17 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,129 MI
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LS05XRU was registered on 2005-06-17
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