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SW09LCV
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW09LCV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,465 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe ,outer sills and various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe ,outer sills and various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,434 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front sump rusty
28 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front sump rusty
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,760 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024 16 Jun 202620 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated on back of caliper (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,789 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,852 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022 16 Jun 20268 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,147 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,733 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poss caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear tyres worn uneven
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex ? (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and pads worn (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poss caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear tyres worn uneven
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,167 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory 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)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,167 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,423 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,691 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 16 Jun 202620 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,464 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 16 Jun 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,131 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 16 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,675 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 16 Jun 202614 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 20,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,958 MI
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SW09LCV was registered on 2009-05-24
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