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VT55DWJ
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration VT55DWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
9 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front both headlamps deteriorated
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,095 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer C.V. boot loosing a little grease
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,288 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,812 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on at time of test
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm also outer/inner sidewalls perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm also outer/inner sidewalls perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front disc appears to be overheating/wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
- EML on at time of test
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,147 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- EML on at time of test
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil level low
- Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- EML on at time of test
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm across tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,140 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- eml light on dash
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- eml light on dash
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,179 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,506 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 9 Jun 202623 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,539 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 9 Jun 202623 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,024 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,977 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2012 9 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,850 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,211 MI
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VT55DWJ was registered on 2006-02-24
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