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SW05EWX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EWX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,898 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,517 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 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))
15 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory 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))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,738 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slightplay on n/s/front rack end
- front bumper damaged
1 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slightplay on n/s/front rack end
- front bumper damaged
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,038 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202618 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,552 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,020 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,323 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,824 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,730 MI
10 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,730 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 10 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,753 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,736 MI
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SW05EWX was registered on 2005-06-14
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