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WD55SZT
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration WD55SZT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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136 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,014 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 220,014 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 217,154 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Front and Rear. both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 217,154 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Front and Rear. both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 214,021 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Rear and Front. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear wiper arm loose
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 214,021 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Rear and Front. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear wiper arm loose
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 201,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 201,630 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 195,674 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 195,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 184,091 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,000 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,432 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- Rear suspension parts corroded
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,329 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,742 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,937 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013 1 Jul 20262 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,731 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,731 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,669 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,266 MI
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WD55SZT was registered on 2006-01-13
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