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OV05VNJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV05VNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
19 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both front wheel arches corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks - light misting (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,930 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,266 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Both Front Wings Corroded
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,340 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,154 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,328 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- subframe engine mount rubber deteriorated
- diesel pipe chaffed
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,971 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 4 Jul 20269 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,239 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 4 Jul 202625 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,814 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,814 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,573 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 122,033 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,117 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 4 Jul 20266 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,880 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 4 Jul 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 4 Jul 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,627 MI
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OV05VNJ was registered on 2005-05-23
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