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WM05LHD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration WM05LHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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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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49 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,972 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,729 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,175 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 186,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,915 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 178,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,207 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022 7 Jul 20263 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,103 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- MIL warning light on
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,088 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,188 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,561 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,380 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017 7 Jul 202612 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tracking
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,628 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,184 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015 7 Jul 20264 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
12 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,531 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,900 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013 7 Jul 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,359 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011 7 Jul 202622 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,934 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010 7 Jul 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,888 MI
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WM05LHD was registered on 2005-08-31
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