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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS55VSZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1900cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 230,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 222,448 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 214,317 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 214,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 208,908 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021 7 Jun 20263 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 208,908 MI
7 Jun 202629 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 189,187 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- some wear o/s/f lower arm front bush
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,078 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 168,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 168,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Emissions limits only just met
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,924 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,291 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 7 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,969 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,698 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,571 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,571 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,173 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,447 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,320 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,934 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 7 Jun 202622 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,554 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS55VSZ was registered on 2005-12-20
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