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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW05EVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 26 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,775 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,192 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front disc back plate corroded
2 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,611 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Unable to open (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,274 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,922 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,310 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021 11 Jun 202629 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,657 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202623 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,299 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,235 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear tyres cracked
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear tyres cracked
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,219 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,219 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202630 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,853 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,376 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,662 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202631 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,058 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202631 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
21 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,831 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,140 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202620 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,533 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2009 11 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!
SW05EVB was registered on 2005-06-01
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