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SW05BHA
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 138,600 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 138,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,728 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,728 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,403 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
13 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,711 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
3 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,711 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
10 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,216 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,496 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,164 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 10 Jun 202615 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
19 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,480 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019 10 Jun 202615 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,058 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 10 Jun 20261 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,202 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,718 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,775 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,079 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,170 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 10 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 10 Jun 20266 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,890 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 10 Jun 20266 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,262 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2010 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 15,262 MI
10 Jun 20261 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,287 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW05BHA was registered on 2005-05-10
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