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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW54BWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Feb 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,665 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
1 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,866 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017 13 Jun 202615 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,319 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,380 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,380 MI
13 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,215 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
24 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,215 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,308 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,705 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,716 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,475 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW54BWE was registered on 2005-01-14
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