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SW05EXG
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,978 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested Both sides. (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Road wheel fixing missing Both sides. (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,881 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,465 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,293 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,861 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018 10 Jun 202611 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,770 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)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear P bush poor condition (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear P bush poor condition (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,658 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,368 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202620 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
26 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,452 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 10 Jun 20267 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,813 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,100 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 10 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,100 MI
10 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,922 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,398 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011 10 Jun 20267 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,964 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,618 MI
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SW05EXG was registered on 2005-06-21
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