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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW05HWO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Aug 2015
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,014 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,592 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202621 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,010 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,267 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
18 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
13 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,216 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011 12 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory 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)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,356 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
13 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,247 MI
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SW05HWO was registered on 2005-07-01
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