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OV55SXH
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV55SXH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,453 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlight lenses deteriorated
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,794 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,549 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,477 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside front outer cv boot perishing
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,536 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside front drive shaft outer c,v boot starting to leak grease
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,536 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front drive shaft outer c,v boot starting to leak grease
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,465 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021 27 Jun 20268 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,856 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 27 Jun 20266 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,469 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,198 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,738 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017 27 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,580 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,710 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015 27 Jun 202619 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,019 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 27 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,465 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013 27 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,239 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012 27 Jun 202615 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,611 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,393 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010 27 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,025 MI
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OV55SXH was registered on 2005-10-25
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