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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51FBC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 22 Sep 2018
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 177,174 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,186 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre thin on inner edges
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 174,186 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre thin on inner edges
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 172,144 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 172,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 171,316 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 13 Jun 202631 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 171,316 MI
13 Jun 202618 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 168,470 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014 13 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 168,428 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013Advisory 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 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 168,428 MI
Advisory 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)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 155,262 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 13 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 155,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 140,447 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 140,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 127,804 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 127,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 113,873 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 13 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 113,873 MI
13 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 93,606 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2007 13 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 93,606 MI
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SW51FBC was registered on 2001-11-23
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