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MF05FHS
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
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- Registration MF05FHS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- hand brake release button missing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,317 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,646 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018 21 Jun 20269 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,660 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
28 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
31 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,262 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,957 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015 21 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,443 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,182 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,182 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,773 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,801 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,600 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,092 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MF05FHS was registered on 2005-03-01
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