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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW55BWL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 23 Aug 2017
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,233 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
4 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Oil leak gearbox area ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Under trays fitted.
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,946 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 135,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,939 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,282 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,305 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,991 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,200 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,002 MI
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SW55BWL was registered on 2006-01-04
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