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ML05WNJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration ML05WNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 28 Jul 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,954 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear crossmember and suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- rear crossmember and suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- corrosion on rear crossmember and suspension arms
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,373 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- undertray loose but not likely to fall off
- unable to check rear centre seatbelt due to child seats fitted
- both number plate lights flickering
- bonnet secondary catch stiff
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition excessive cracks (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- undertray loose but not likely to fall off
- unable to check rear centre seatbelt due to child seats fitted
- both number plate lights flickering
- bonnet secondary catch stiff
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,171 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,912 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020 18 Jun 20269 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,457 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Anti roll bar upper rubber boot is split slightly
- o/s and n/s driveshaft boots are split slightly
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,821 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,942 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,332 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 18 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,090 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 18 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,067 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 18 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,319 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,172 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 18 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,798 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,961 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009 18 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!
ML05WNJ was registered on 2005-04-09
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