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SW53FVM
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FVM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,836 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- oil warning light
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- oil warning light
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,668 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,122 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BROKEN (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,537 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
22 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,316 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,729 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,191 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,527 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,527 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,067 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,835 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,673 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 13 Jun 202613 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,671 MI
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SW53FVM was registered on 2004-01-21
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