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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OY55PLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Hand brake (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,544 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018 26 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,082 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner 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)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,010 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,578 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,000 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,322 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nail in offside rear tyre Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,072 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,505 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 26 Jun 20263 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,920 MI
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OY55PLX was registered on 2005-11-23
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