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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51FBJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 11 Jan 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,522 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,550 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,492 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,643 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,133 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 13 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,068 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 13 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,068 MI
13 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,634 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,638 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 13 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,199 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2009 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,494 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2008 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,494 MI
13 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,515 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2007 13 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
9 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 18,272 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2006 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51FBJ was registered on 2001-11-15
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