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RY05WDF
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration RY05WDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,320 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,210 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025 10 Jan 20249 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,784 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2024 16 Jan 202313 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,786 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,201 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021 15 Dec 202026 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,288 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,447 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,023 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018 21 Sep 201720 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,130 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 26 Aug 20168 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,172 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre getting low
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,695 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015 7 Aug 20149 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,179 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 9 Aug 20136 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,246 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013 6 Jul 201223 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,023 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2012 23 Jun 201117 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,882 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011 17 Jun 201017 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,958 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 18 Jun 200918 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,653 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2009 18 Jun 2008You 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!
RY05WDF was registered on 2005-07-16
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