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SW54KYO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW54KYO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,806 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,413 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020 12 Jun 202631 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,799 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019 12 Jun 202624 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,556 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,468 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- traction control light on
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,068 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,732 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,211 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,087 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,298 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,497 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,053 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,841 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,211 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202622 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,654 MI
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SW54KYO was registered on 2005-01-28
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