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SW05XNS
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration SW05XNS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,173 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake pad wear warning light showing system fault ,pads still servicable
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components
- Oil leak Engine ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Malfunction indicator light showing system fault
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Malfunction indicator light showing system fault
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak Engine ()
- Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,985 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018 6 Jun 20262 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,189 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,533 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,675 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
9 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,114 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,071 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,210 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,010 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,353 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,318 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW05XNS was registered on 2005-04-28
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