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SW05BHO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05BHO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
8
Passes
5
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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35 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,843 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019 10 Jun 202615 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,332 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- judder through clutch
- traction control turned off at time of test
14 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- judder through clutch
31 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,223 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,223 MI
10 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,197 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 10 Jun 202628 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,227 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
24 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,572 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010 10 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,319 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,422 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW05BHO was registered on 2005-06-24
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