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J888 HED

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-a

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,755 mi
Last recorded44,755 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 HED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI TSI S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 44,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 32,736 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 32,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,253 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 18,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 103,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 98,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 98,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,133 miles

centre exhaust bracket damaged

nearside rear wheel rim bead damaged

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box/silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,663 miles

All four tyres worn out of shape

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,066 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-a?

Based on 10,309 MOT tests across 4,039 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
7,445
Miles/Year
4,039
On UK Roads
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J888 HED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-a in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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J888 HED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-a, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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