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SW05EWD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EWD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 06 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,320 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust deteriorating
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front wiper smearing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,815 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) 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
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,245 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
18 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,470 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- front disc covers very rusty nearside and offside
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,427 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022 10 Jun 202628 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 36,955 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021 10 Jun 202623 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 32,947 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020 10 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 30,149 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019 10 Jun 202622 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 30,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 25,634 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202627 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 20,671 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,233 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,077 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 19,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,349 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,226 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,047 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,977 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202617 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,829 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,776 MI
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SW05EWD was registered on 2005-06-29
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