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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS55ACX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,739 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,713 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
16 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,583 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged all round (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (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 Inner 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)
- ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged all round (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,036 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,035 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
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,869 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp lenses faded
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,891 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,433 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under car fitted plastic cover.
- child seat fitted at rear.
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,775 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 7 Jun 20267 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,685 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under car fitted with plastic.
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,934 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,754 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,269 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,944 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,275 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,645 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,198 MI
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LS55ACX was registered on 2005-11-18
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