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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV55SXL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 08 Dec 2021
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,961 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,232 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,232 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 166,351 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019 27 Jun 20267 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 166,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,421 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 160,421 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,538 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2017 27 Jun 202618 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,538 MI
27 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,819 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,819 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,029 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,969 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014 27 Jun 202619 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 27 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,868 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 27 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,356 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 27 Jun 20269 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,952 MI
Expiry date: 8 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!
OV55SXL was registered on 2005-10-25
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