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SW51DKU
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW51DKU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2018
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 181,728 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,729 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- ADVISORY BOTH HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE
15 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 168,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- ADVISORY BOTH HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,168 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,781 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,182 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
1 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,939 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,320 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,580 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,620 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,234 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2009 12 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,234 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,929 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,529 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2007 12 Jun 202613 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 45,393 MI
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SW51DKU was registered on 2001-10-22
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