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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV55FCN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 178,027 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 178,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater 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))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,661 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,029 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024 28 Jun 202628 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,111 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 28 Jun 20262 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,932 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022 28 Jun 20262 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 174,932 MI
28 Jun 202616 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,923 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021 28 Jun 202618 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,082 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
18 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,082 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,288 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019 28 Jun 202616 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,864 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished on inner edge,just acceptable. 195/65/15/95h econ
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,159 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017 28 Jun 202610 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,063 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016 28 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 128,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,714 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 28 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,082 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
17 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,922 MI
28 Jun 202620 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,922 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013 28 Jun 202627 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,995 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 28 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,075 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,075 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
22 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,831 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,489 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 28 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,489 MI
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OV55FCN was registered on 2005-10-27
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