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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW05HWS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 25 Jan 2021
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,083 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,530 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 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))
17 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,414 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,262 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017 12 Jun 202619 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
25 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,737 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,217 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,275 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 12 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,205 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 12 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,009 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,724 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,177 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,230 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW05HWS was registered on 2005-07-08
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