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SW53LVH
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LVH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,505 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,838 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,411 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,368 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,907 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,737 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
7 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,898 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,024 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,130 MI
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)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,130 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012Advisory 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)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,793 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 11 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,827 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,882 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,595 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2008Advisory 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)
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SW53LVH was registered on 2004-01-24
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