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OV55SXG
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV55SXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,112 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,112 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,006 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,255 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,322 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,812 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- brake discs backing plate corroded all around
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,830 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,952 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 27 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,922 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018 27 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,922 MI
27 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,196 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,415 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 27 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,621 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,667 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,765 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,656 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,564 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 27 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,564 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,887 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 27 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,123 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 27 Jun 202622 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,485 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55SXG was registered on 2005-10-25
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