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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV55FDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3189cc
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- Expires 15 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,963 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- corrosion on all suspension components
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,873 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,481 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024 30 Jun 202626 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,905 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023 30 Jun 202627 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,317 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022 30 Jun 202614 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,043 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,012 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2020 30 Jun 202631 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,505 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 30 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,819 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,283 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,601 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,601 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,146 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 30 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,581 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 30 Jun 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,799 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
24 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,250 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,156 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,079 MI
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OV55FDX was registered on 2005-10-21
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