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SW51GXR
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW51GXR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,555 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,342 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Engine management light on during test
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,047 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre joint (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding slightly
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Coolant leak (Radiator)
17 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,047 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre joint (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding slightly
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Coolant leak (Radiator)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
5 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,107 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,107 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension 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)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,567 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2015Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,240 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,988 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
31 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,493 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202631 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,105 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,217 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
3 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,408 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 12 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,151 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,821 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW51GXR was registered on 2001-12-24
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