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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WN55RCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 25 Apr 2022
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,448 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sillouter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly clouded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sillouter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly clouded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated to excess (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated to excess (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,922 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,281 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear bump stops worn
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear bump stops worn
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,717 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 22 Jun 202625 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,548 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Corner (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,227 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,227 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,637 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,258 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,584 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,641 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 22 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,875 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
12 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
10 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,795 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2009 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WN55RCX was registered on 2005-10-12
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