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SW04WVS
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW04WVS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Side repeater not working x 2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,014 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 9 Jun 202612 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,163 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,107 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear no plate cracked
- exhaust flexi has minor leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear no plate cracked
- exhaust flexi has minor leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,868 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202611 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,512 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,634 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,741 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 9 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,088 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012 9 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,259 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011 9 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,380 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,380 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,701 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009 9 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,981 MI
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SW04WVS was registered on 2004-08-10
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