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SW05VBF
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VBF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,560 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,579 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer cv gaitor started deteriorating & under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front both sides headlamp covers slightly faded/clouded
- front and rear suspension arms/rods rubber bushes deteriorating/cracking
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- front and rear suspension arms/rods rubber bushes deteriorating/cracking
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer cv gaitor started deteriorating & under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front both sides headlamp covers slightly faded/clouded
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,307 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,286 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,803 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,316 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory 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)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,869 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,508 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,220 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,291 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,204 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2009 13 Jun 202619 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,204 MI
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SW05VBF was registered on 2005-05-27
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