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SW51HGW
2001 VOLKSWAGEN LT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2461cc
General Information
- Registration SW51HGW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model LT
- Year 2001
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 225,248 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
- oil leak on engine
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 219,246 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 214,794 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 214,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 208,727 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 208,727 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 197,821 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 197,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 186,251 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 186,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 173,130 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 173,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 162,792 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 162,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 152,391 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 152,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 140,016 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2008 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 140,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 128,282 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2006 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 128,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW51HGW was registered on 2001-12-01
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