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SW05BGK
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BGK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Boderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine light on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,145 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,473 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
15 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,714 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
- under bonnet brake pipes slightly rusty
- Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))
- under bonnet brake pipes slightly rusty
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,960 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,631 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,741 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202620 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,024 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 10 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,000 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 10 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,194 MI
10 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 10 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,539 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,571 MI
10 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,571 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202622 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,809 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,837 MI
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SW05BGK was registered on 2005-05-14
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