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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2005 · SILVER · PETROL · 83,873 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid
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Poor condition25 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 25 tests · 18 passed · 7 failed

PASS28 May 2024
83,873 mi
FAIL24 May 2024
83,864 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure spring not mounted on upper bearing (5.3.1 (a) (i))
FAIL16 May 2024
83,854 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS2 February 2023
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS19 November 2022
76,675 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAIL18 November 2022
70,673 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS20 November 2021
67,795 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL20 November 2021
67,795 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • PRSOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS28 October 2020
65,739 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL28 October 2020
65,738 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS25 October 2019
64,758 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL25 October 2019
64,756 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS22 October 2018
63,390 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS26 October 2017
62,250 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS22 October 2016
59,381 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS27 April 2016
57,610 mi
PASS22 April 2015
52,762 mi
  • USER ENTEREDChild seats fitted to rear seats and was unable to check rear seat belts at time of test.
  • USER ENTEREDSmall exhaust blow to centre join of system
PASS24 April 2014
50,818 mi
  • USER ENTEREDchild seats fitted to n/s/f-o/s/r seats and was unable to check seat belts at the time of test
PASS25 April 2013
45,294 mi
  • USER ENTEREDchild seats fitted to o/s/r-n/s/r seats unable to check rear seat belts
FAIL25 April 2013
45,294 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • USER ENTEREDchild seats fitted to o/s/r-n/s/r seats unable to check rear seat belts
  • USER ENTEREDWear to both rear tyres
PASS27 March 2012
38,527 mi
PASS10 February 2011
31,204 mi
PASS17 February 2010
25,123 mi
PASS3 February 2009
19,350 mi
PASS24 April 2008
15,105 mi
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,000 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-04
CO₂ emissions
187 g/km
MOT expiry
2025-05-27
Recorded mileage
83,873 mi

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