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SW05HVT
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HVT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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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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62 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly ares below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer whole sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer whole sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,484 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH OUTER SILLS
- BOTH HEADLAMPS HEAVILY MISTED
16 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH OUTER SILLS
- BOTH HEADLAMPS HEAVILY MISTED
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,580 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint. (7.1.2)
- n/s/r brake binding slightly.
- centre stoplight inop.
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe. (7.1.2)
15 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint. (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe. (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- centre stoplight inop.
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,915 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,340 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 12 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,957 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015 12 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 120,862 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,862 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,900 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,726 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012 12 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 99,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,715 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 12 Jun 20267 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,572 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,826 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010 12 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,826 MI
12 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,310 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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SW05HVT was registered on 2005-06-24
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