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OV05NJE
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV05NJE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner [fouling suspension] (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner [fouling suspension] (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front tyre edges worn
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box loose on join
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front tyre edges worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside washer jet aim is low
- Nearside washer jet missing, wash aim is low, advise repair
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,545 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,545 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,345 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023 5 Jul 20263 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,213 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake hose perished
- smell of diesel under bonnet
- front tyres worn on edges
- all pads worn near limit
2 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- all pads worn near limit
- smell of diesel under bonnet
- front tyres worn on edges
- Nearside Front brake hose perished
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,831 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021 5 Jul 202619 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,134 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019 5 Jul 202618 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,828 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,594 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre is 3mm
- Offside headlamp beam pattern slightly unclear.
- Light corrosion on rear frame.
10 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Light corrosion on rear frame.
- Offside headlamp beam pattern slightly unclear.
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,080 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 5 Jul 202627 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,959 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 15,041 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015 5 Jul 202618 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,607 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014 5 Jul 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 14,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,139 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013 5 Jul 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,577 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 5 Jul 202621 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,464 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011 5 Jul 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,437 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010 5 Jul 202621 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,925 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2009 5 Jul 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!
OV05NJE was registered on 2005-07-26
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