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SW51FBA
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW51FBA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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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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102 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,036 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,550 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 13 Jun 20261 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
24 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides excessively worn (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal sections of both flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- unsure of timing belt history - emissions not tested
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,185 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,509 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,688 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
21 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,688 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,329 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,334 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,808 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,616 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,462 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,213 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202629 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 62,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,068 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2007Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW51FBA was registered on 2001-11-12
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