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SW04JMU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration SW04JMU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 194,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,160 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat and centre section and rear section as marked (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,540 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,642 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 11 Jun 202626 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,132 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 11 Jun 20267 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,443 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel slightly catchy
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
23 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,200 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
17 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,413 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 11 Jun 202618 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,305 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 11 Jun 20264 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,242 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 11 Jun 202610 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,071 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011 11 Jun 202615 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,588 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 11 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,581 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 11 Jun 202629 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,762 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW04JMU was registered on 2004-05-29
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