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SW55BXB
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3200cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,776 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,800 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,024 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,024 MI
11 Jun 202621 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,592 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,268 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension noise on lock to lock operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension noise on lock to lock operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,952 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section join (6.1.2 (a))
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section join (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,408 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake back plate loose
15 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section area (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake back plate loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,780 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,552 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,093 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trims fitted obscuring some under side components
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trims fitted obscuring some under side components
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,011 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,150 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,362 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,215 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,083 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,262 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,226 MI
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SW55BXB was registered on 2005-11-14
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