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SW51DKF
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW51DKF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 29 Apr 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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67 Total Defects Recorded
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,339 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill area (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,637 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,269 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,031 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,375 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,194 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
28 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,201 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 12 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,703 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,968 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008Advisory 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)
23 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,341 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 63,341 MI
12 Jun 20269 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 46,103 MI
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SW51DKF was registered on 2001-10-29
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