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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV55LXU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 28 May 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 146,823 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,721 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2026 25 Jun 202611 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,958 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,218 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,139 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,501 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020 25 Jun 20264 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,249 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,256 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorated
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,933 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 25 Jun 20266 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,649 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 25 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,354 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 25 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,354 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,096 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013 25 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,887 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 25 Jun 202621 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,259 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 25 Jun 20267 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,353 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 25 Jun 20267 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,171 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV55LXU was registered on 2005-11-12
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