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LS05XSL
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS05XSL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,330 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower real bumper damage
- Nearside Front mirror damage
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,091 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside 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))
15 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,674 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,589 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,926 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,364 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,081 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper blades
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper blades
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,588 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,465 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 16 Jun 202620 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,691 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017 16 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,683 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016 16 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,886 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 16 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,948 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,677 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,677 MI
16 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,618 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,971 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,971 MI
16 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,515 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,065 MI
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LS05XSL was registered on 2005-06-30
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