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SW04RWE
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
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- Registration SW04RWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,751 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer portion of wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer portion of wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,256 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Central part of ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,753 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) Dangerous
- Central Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,172 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017 7 Jun 202613 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016 7 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,972 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2015 7 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
12 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,767 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2014 7 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,126 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,613 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012 7 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,883 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,005 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,323 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202614 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,686 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,975 MI
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SW04RWE was registered on 2004-06-28
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