DF05GSO - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

MOT: Valid

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Vehicle Overview

Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Model

GOLF

Colour

Black

Year

2005

First Registered

July 2005

First Used

29 July 2005

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1968 cc

Engine Size

1968 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

149 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

June 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

09/02/2011

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 02 March 2026

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 247,270 mi

Expires: 01 March 2027

Minors: 1 Advisories: 10

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory both dip pattern poor
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory covers restricting inspection

Failed - 18 February 2026

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 247,270 mi

Major: 3 Minors: 1 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount(inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory both dip pattern poor
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory covers restricting inspection

Passed - 21 February 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 241,780 mi

Expires: 20 February 2026

Minors: 1 Advisories: 13

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Failed - 19 February 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 241,774 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 1 Advisories: 13

Major Defects:

Major Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake Pedal (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor / Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Failed - 12 February 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 241,765 mi

Major: 10 Minors: 1 Advisories: 13

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor / Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed - 16 February 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 235,217 mi

Expires: 15 February 2025

Minors: 1 Advisories: 1

Failed - 06 February 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 235,205 mi

Major: 7 Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed - 24 January 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 226,475 mi

Expires: 11 February 2024

Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Failed - 18 January 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 226,464 mi

Major: 6 Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Minor Defects:

Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory mil light on
Advisory Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed - 27 January 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 218,006 mi

Expires: 11 February 2023

Failed - 26 January 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 217,996 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 11 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 207,545 mi

Expires: 11 February 2022

Advisories: 4

Failed - 08 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 207,545 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Major Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory corrosion on rear under body / rear chassie by subframe mountings
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory corrosion on both rear hubs
Advisory Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Passed - 12 February 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 200,381 mi

Expires: 11 February 2021

Advisories: 5

Failed - 06 February 2020 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 200,381 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 8 Advisories: 5

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed - 24 January 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 188,156 mi

Expires: 09 February 2020

Advisories: 1

Failed - 23 January 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 188,156 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed - 30 January 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 176,594 mi

Expires: 09 February 2019

Advisories: 3

Failed - 25 January 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 176,589 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 3

Passed - 17 January 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 162,909 mi

Expires: 09 February 2018

Advisories: 2

Passed - 15 January 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 146,064 mi

Expires: 09 February 2017

Advisories: 1

Failed - 14 January 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 146,061 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 1

Passed - 10 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,503 mi

Expires: 09 February 2016

Advisories: 3

Failed - 10 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,503 mi

Advisories: 3

Passed - 10 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 120,567 mi

Expires: 09 February 2015

Advisories: 2

Failed - 07 February 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 120,566 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 2

Passed - 15 August 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 107,298 mi

Expires: 17 August 2013

Passed - 18 August 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,320 mi

Expires: 17 August 2012

Advisories: 3

Passed - 18 August 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 90,591 mi

Expires: 17 August 2011

Passed - 28 July 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 74,860 mi

Expires: 29 July 2010

Passed - 01 July 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 56,918 mi

Expires: 29 July 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for DF05GSO?

The MOT expires on 01 March 2027.

What is the tax status of DF05GSO?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.

What are the specifications of DF05GSO?

This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of DF05GSO?

This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.