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SW07CUX
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW07CUX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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155 Total Defects Recorded
13 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 71,554 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- All hubs and surrounding components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel cooler radiator not fully secured
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Both sides - ABS wiring looms insecure
- Both track rod ends and steering arms corroded
- Both rear shock absorbers corroded
11 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 71,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All hubs and surrounding components corroded
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel cooler radiator not fully secured
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Both sides - ABS wiring looms insecure
- Both track rod ends and steering arms corroded
- Both rear shock absorbers corroded
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,897 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hubs and adjacent components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Steering components corroded - Track rod ends and drag links
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 70,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both front wings (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hubs and adjacent components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Steering components corroded - Track rod ends and drag links
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,493 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Wiper missing
- Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00m2 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Wiper missing
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,654 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves/slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves/slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,859 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms - Both sides - Inner bushes - Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides - Front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 68,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms - Both sides - Inner bushes - Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides - Front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,678 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,248 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake light bulb warning on dash but all brake lights working
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,064 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,064 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019 10 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust sleeve clamp broken
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,294 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlamps have poor beam patterns
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine bay cover(s) and under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some testable components
- Rear wheel bearings not checked due to seized brakes
- Both headlamps have poor beam patterns
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,856 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides - corroded (3.5.1i)
- both headlamps project a slightly distorted image
- Under tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
- Engine cover(s) fitted obscuring some components
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,558 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202611 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,611 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 10 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,249 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,901 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 10 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,326 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,637 MI
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SW07CUX was registered on 2007-04-27
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