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WN55GCV
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration WN55GCV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,477 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,462 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,810 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,425 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
9 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,630 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022 21 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,839 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Under vehicle structure corroded
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under vehicle structure corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,763 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,547 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,466 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,952 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,059 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,846 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,865 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 21 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,011 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 21 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,452 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 21 Jun 20261 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,346 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2011 21 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,544 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2010 21 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
7 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,948 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WN55GCV was registered on 2005-10-10
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