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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW05VAD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 13 May 2018
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,544 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018 13 Jun 202614 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,162 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
13 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing subframe bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,400 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 142,326 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,585 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 134,583 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)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,603 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,074 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,074 MI
13 Jun 202622 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,536 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 170,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 160,561 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2009 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 160,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- 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)
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SW05VAD was registered on 2005-05-18
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