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SW51DGO
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW51DGO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 17 Aug 2018
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,809 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,395 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 12 Jun 20267 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,057 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,236 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,216 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013 12 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,394 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,394 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,793 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011Advisory 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)
22 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,793 MI
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)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,021 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 12 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,021 MI
12 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,117 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,117 MI
12 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,028 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008 12 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,336 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,336 MI
12 Jun 202615 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 23,939 MI
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SW51DGO was registered on 2001-10-11
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