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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MF05FME
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,869 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front 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 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)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,439 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,298 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024 21 Jun 202623 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,143 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,209 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread (recommend replacement soon) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread (recommend replacement soon) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread (recommend replacement soon) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,574 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021 21 Jun 202627 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,834 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,846 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f pads wear
- underbody starting corrosion,stood up
- unable to assess some areas due to covers
- o/s headlamp discoloured/poor pattern
- n/s mirror housing missing
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,300 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres outer wall perishing
- under -trays obscuring some components
6 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,300 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres outer wall perishing
- under -trays obscuring some components
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,643 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under -trays obscuring some components
- both front tyre outer walls perishing
2 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre outer walls perishing
- under -trays obscuring some components
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to assess some areas due to covers
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,730 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2016 21 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,328 MI
21 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,328 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 21 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,097 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 21 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,255 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 21 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,895 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012 21 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,295 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2010 21 Jun 20261 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,079 MI
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MF05FME was registered on 2005-04-04
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