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2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51GXS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 13 Nov 2013
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,421 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202631 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,716 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 12 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,570 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
1 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,754 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,751 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,332 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,043 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2007 12 Jun 20267 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
4 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 37,708 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 37,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW51GXS was registered on 2001-11-29
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