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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51FAA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 12 May 2017
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,820 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 13 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,790 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,650 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,694 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,624 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,557 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,058 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,593 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009 13 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,969 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2008 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,471 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007 13 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 37,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
2 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 30,731 MI
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SW51FAA was registered on 2001-11-19
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