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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MM55LRX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded but not loose.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded but not loose.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,871 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,090 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,870 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020 22 Jun 202615 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,473 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,029 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018 22 Jun 202620 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
13 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,844 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,080 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 22 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,853 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
30 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,381 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,376 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2013 22 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,336 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 22 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,414 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 22 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,803 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 22 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,892 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 22 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!
MM55LRX was registered on 2005-12-23
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