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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW54HRO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expires 27 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,788 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
28 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
3 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,839 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,953 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking hose by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,770 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023 13 Jun 202613 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,821 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,309 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,267 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,114 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front number plate deteriating
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,554 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,443 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,214 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 13 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,816 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,691 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,893 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,784 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011 13 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,916 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,308 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202628 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,804 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW54HRO was registered on 2005-01-10
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