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SW52LOW
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW52LOW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,192 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Skirts/Lip Covering Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,364 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,638 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,023 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,377 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,827 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,634 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,409 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 11 Jun 20266 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,612 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,630 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,897 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,655 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension 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)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 165,241 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,861 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,496 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2010 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,126 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,124 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SW52LOW was registered on 2004-12-01
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