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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS55HJK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Apr 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,489 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect tarnished (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect tarnished (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,807 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,400 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,340 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights are slightly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights are slightly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
24 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,334 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,514 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,847 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,410 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,830 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,974 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,958 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
28 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,565 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,771 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,710 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,663 MI
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LS55HJK was registered on 2005-11-28
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