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OV55LHL
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV55LHL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 16 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,692 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,669 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- n/s/r shock upper shield insecure
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- n/s/r shock upper shield insecure
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,641 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,641 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,985 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s outer sill damaged
- both rear tyres age cracking will need replacing soon
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s outer sill damaged
- both rear tyres age cracking will need replacing soon
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,456 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
11 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,216 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017 5 Jul 202611 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,216 MI
5 Jul 202627 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,421 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 5 Jul 202628 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,364 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 5 Jul 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,357 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 5 Jul 202623 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,321 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 5 Jul 202626 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,484 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,806 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 5 Jul 202614 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,089 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,211 MI
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OV55LHL was registered on 2005-10-28
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