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SW53LEU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW53LEU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 204,022 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 204,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,751 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 193,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 188,617 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- poor weld repair at offside front sill but not affecting rigidity
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,401 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,014 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202622 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,771 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 163,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush rubber seperated and allowing excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end at rack. (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe split and leaking at rear axle. (7.1.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, tread measured at 2mm.
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,925 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,436 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,552 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,754 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202619 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,808 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,600 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202619 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,128 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,672 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,160 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,595 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SW53LEU was registered on 2004-01-26
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