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SW05HWZ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 17 Aug 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,304 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside rear brake gripping slightly.
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Underside of vehicle corroded in places.
- Lower radiator hose clamp corroded and broken.
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
17 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 139,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Underside of vehicle corroded in places.
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake gripping slightly.
- Lower radiator hose clamp corroded and broken.
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,712 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Engine and undertrays fitted
- Various suspension components rusty
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- undertrays and engine trays fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,361 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
7 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,655 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
25 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,338 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,085 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,996 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 96,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,009 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,009 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,026 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,509 MI
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SW05HWZ was registered on 2005-07-29
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