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SW05HWN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
15
Passes
2
Failures
88.24%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear swelling under coating, (1.1.11 (c))
- Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear over subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,295 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,563 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023 13 Jun 20262 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,841 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake could be better.
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,895 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202624 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,282 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- condensation inside offside rear outer lamp
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,063 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,392 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and engine covers fitted.
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,194 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,666 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,066 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202621 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,305 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,189 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202628 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,872 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,541 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010 13 Jun 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,876 MI
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SW05HWN was registered on 2005-07-09
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