VO05BXG - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 203,715 mi
Expires: 27 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 203,714 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 193,381 mi
Expires: 24 July 2025
Failed - 18 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,381 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 12 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,749 mi
Expires: 11 June 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 06 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,448 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,299 mi
Expires: 30 May 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 30 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,294 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Upper engine breather pipe split
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,145 mi
Expires: 19 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 20 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,145 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,949 mi
Expires: 17 March 2021
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))
Failed - 18 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,949 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Passed - 12 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,504 mi
Expires: 11 March 2020
Failed - 12 March 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,504 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 25 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,153 mi
Expires: 24 July 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,480 mi
Expires: 19 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 20 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,476 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 09 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,959 mi
Expires: 08 March 2017
Failed - 08 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,952 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush front (2.4.G.2)
- Major Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)
Passed - 03 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,390 mi
Expires: 02 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 03 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,390 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 25 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,573 mi
Expires: 01 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 21 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,573 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 02 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,601 mi
Expires: 01 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 01 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,601 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 31 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,493 mi
Expires: 30 August 2012
Failed - 31 August 2011 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,493 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,463 mi
Expires: 09 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 03 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,952 mi
Expires: 02 August 2010
Passed - 11 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,245 mi
Expires: 11 March 2010
Passed - 03 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,440 mi
Expires: 11 March 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VO05BXG?
The MOT expires on 27 August 2026.
What is the tax status of VO05BXG?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of VO05BXG?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 2000cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VO05BXG?
This vehicle produces 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.