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OV55DXK
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV55DXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Jun 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 119,292 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 119,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,593 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,046 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle/surrounding area corroded
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
14 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,046 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle/surrounding area corroded
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,767 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,779 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,779 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,569 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,828 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 29 Jun 20269 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,744 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,540 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 29 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,183 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,994 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 29 Jun 202620 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,687 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 29 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,790 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 29 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,679 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 17,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,503 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,147 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2012 29 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,296 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011 29 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,483 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 29 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,828 MI
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OV55DXK was registered on 2005-10-21
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