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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW54NSK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,910 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,383 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing Corroded
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front wing Corroded
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,826 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Front wing Corroded
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front wing Corroded
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,285 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory 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 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,037 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,983 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,875 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front side wall cut but not showing cords
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front tyre condition
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,486 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202621 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,443 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,245 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 6 Jun 202622 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,992 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 6 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 6 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
31 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,661 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,444 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 6 Jun 20269 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,875 MI
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SW54NSK was registered on 2005-01-28
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