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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW05BFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 25 Sep 2021
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,786 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021 10 Jun 202625 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic arch covers loose (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,338 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202620 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,273 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019 10 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,084 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,171 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 135,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,152 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,421 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 10 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,108 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014 10 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,108 MI
10 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,267 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2013 10 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,267 MI
10 Jun 202631 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,742 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,617 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,408 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,857 MI
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SW05BFU was registered on 2005-05-29
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