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SW51GZC
2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW51GZC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 197,163 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- slight under body corrosion
- oil leak
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 197,163 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- oil leak
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- slight under body corrosion
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 197,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,116 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,041 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018 12 Jun 20264 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,746 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 12 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 174,740 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 169,105 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 12 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 169,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 163,704 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 163,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 155,865 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 1,320 MI
12 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 1,320 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 12 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 131,633 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 116,835 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 12 Jun 202612 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 116,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 103,619 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 98,609 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 12 Jun 202610 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 78,437 MI
12 Jun 202610 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 78,437 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2007 12 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!
SW51GZC was registered on 2001-12-24
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