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SW05BFA
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expired 12 Oct 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,033 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,994 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,600 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202627 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,159 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on dash
- front brake discs scored and corroded
- o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hole (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs scored and corroded
- o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
- eml on dash
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,609 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter (7.1.2)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,391 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202623 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,832 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Reason(s) for failure
- bonnet safty catch siezed Dangerous
29 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- bonnet safty catch siezed Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,703 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 10 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,191 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 10 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,096 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,539 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,548 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,883 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SW05BFA was registered on 2005-05-10
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