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SL05BOV
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SL05BOV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to a large hole in the centre box. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box has a large split in it. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Corrosion along the length of the sill.
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,626 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023 12 Jun 20265 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,765 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective Splitting ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective Splitting ()
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,500 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,036 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,429 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,429 MI
12 Jun 202620 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,836 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 12 Jun 202620 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,836 MI
12 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,828 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202628 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,287 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 12 Jun 202624 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,926 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014 12 Jun 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,077 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 12 Jun 20265 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
29 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,074 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012 12 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,734 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2011 12 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,431 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010 12 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,843 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202614 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,294 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009 12 Jun 202614 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
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SL05BOV was registered on 2005-05-01
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