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SW05BFM
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BFM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,672 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,700 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner worn to limit of acceptance
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,700 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner worn to limit of acceptance
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,936 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,168 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018 10 Jun 202619 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
21 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,917 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017 10 Jun 202620 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,212 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,632 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 10 Jun 20261 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,238 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 10 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,705 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,354 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 10 Jun 202619 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,354 MI
10 Jun 20262 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,758 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011 10 Jun 20261 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,280 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202614 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,000 MI
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SW05BFM was registered on 2005-05-17
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