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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LT55FFB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 15 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,700 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Reversing lamp inoperative
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 91,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Reversing lamp inoperative
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
11 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,732 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,727 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,053 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant level low
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level low
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,063 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023 25 Oct 202224 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (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
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,809 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,963 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,233 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,690 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019 29 Oct 201823 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,226 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018 23 Oct 201726 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,635 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 27 Oct 201527 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,635 MI
27 Oct 201523 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,531 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 23 Sep 201421 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,140 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 21 Oct 201315 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,442 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 15 Oct 201219 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,505 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012 19 Oct 201110 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,452 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 10 Sep 20104 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,863 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 4 Sep 20094 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,315 MI
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LT55FFB was registered on 2005-09-09
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