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SW04MXA
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration SW04MXA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,061 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,955 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction remains illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,596 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,596 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,351 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,390 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019 8 Jun 20265 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,390 MI
8 Jun 20261 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,883 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamps slightly tarnished
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,335 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017 8 Jun 202612 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,320 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 8 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,571 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,346 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 8 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,251 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,304 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,304 MI
8 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,461 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2011 8 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
16 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,199 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2010 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,281 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,281 MI
8 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,296 MI
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SW04MXA was registered on 2004-06-11
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