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WN55MZL
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration WN55MZL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 209,237 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both front inner sills damaged
- mill light inop
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))
- both rear coil springs not seated correctly
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
3 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 209,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- mill light inop
- both rear coil springs not seated correctly
- both front inner sills damaged
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,859 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- deterioation to rear silencer.
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 188,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- deterioation to rear silencer.
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,020 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn
- Nearside Front tyre worn
- Front brake discs and pads worn
27 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 183,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs and pads worn
- Nearside Rear tyre worn
- Nearside Front tyre worn
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,634 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 179,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake requirements only just met 16%
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 179,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 173,818 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box badly corrorded
- dent in o/s outer sill
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 173,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust box badly corrorded
- dent in o/s outer sill
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,349 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Both front tyres worn and nearside rear
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,965 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- underside showign signs of corrosion
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,028 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016 25 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,883 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 25 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 135,254 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 25 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 135,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,568 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,969 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 25 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,538 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,813 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 25 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,627 MI
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WN55MZL was registered on 2005-12-16
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