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SW51GGO
2001 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2461cc
General Information
- Registration SW51GGO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2001
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
20
Passes
16
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 191,889 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 188,830 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 188,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,296 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
1 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 186,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,850 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,529 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,600 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,514 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020 12 Jun 202631 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,835 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 168,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,123 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202623 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,838 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front near jacking point corroded on body sill
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front indicator slightly loose
- Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
- Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
31 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 163,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front near jacking point corroded on body sill
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front indicator slightly loose
- Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,315 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016 12 Jun 202626 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,623 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 146,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,678 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2014 12 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,245 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 130,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,525 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
31 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 120,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,393 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,046 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 100,832 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009 12 Jun 20266 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 100,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
23 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 88,239 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2008 12 Jun 202623 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 88,239 MI
12 Jun 202616 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 131,030 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2008 12 Jun 202615 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 131,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
11 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 130,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SW51GGO was registered on 2001-11-14
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