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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51DJJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,246 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,217 MI
12 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,449 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,480 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,022 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,134 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,979 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202624 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 93,979 MI
12 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,478 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,958 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 81,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,973 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2007 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51DJJ was registered on 2001-10-25
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