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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV55FOD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1900cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,515 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake back plates corroded
- head light lens poor
- both rear outer sills corroded
- both rear bump stops poor condition
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- head light lens poor
- both rear outer sills corroded
- both rear bump stops poor condition
- all brake back plates corroded
4 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,089 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,341 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021 28 Jun 202618 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,373 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,393 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,313 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016 28 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,973 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014 28 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,894 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 28 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,894 MI
28 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,298 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,222 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,823 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,823 MI
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OV55FOD was registered on 2005-09-27
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