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SW09FCM
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW09FCM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,450 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,600 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,605 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,000 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,810 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,614 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,280 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,400 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,962 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202621 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,693 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs corroded
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs corroded
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear discs corroded
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,966 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,824 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,388 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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SW09FCM was registered on 2009-06-30
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