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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OY05JNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 24 Jun 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 156,819 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2027Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wing mirror view to rear could be better advise new glass Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front wipers slow in operation
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,233 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front mirror tinted view to rear poor
- Offside Front wing edge corrded
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,701 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025 30 Jun 202612 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 151,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,226 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,535 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,988 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022 30 Jun 202630 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,481 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021 30 Jun 202627 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside hand and foot low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure rusted and missing (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,991 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 30 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,181 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,020 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,741 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017 30 Jun 20264 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,741 MI
30 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,763 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 30 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,556 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,050 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 30 Jun 202630 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,575 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 30 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,920 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,568 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 30 Jun 202630 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,191 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OY05JNJ was registered on 2005-05-27
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