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WN55GCU
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration WN55GCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 185,955 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- General corrosion underbody
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 185,955 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General corrosion underbody
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,470 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,470 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,081 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,081 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,797 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022 21 Jun 20265 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,238 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,128 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 21 Jun 20265 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,745 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,253 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 21 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,270 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,711 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,198 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,471 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,428 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013 21 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,428 MI
21 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,334 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 21 Jun 20264 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,046 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2011 21 Jun 20264 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,046 MI
21 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,980 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,497 MI
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WN55GCU was registered on 2005-10-19
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