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SW55BXK
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,770 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,848 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box before back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,923 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Reason(s) for failure
- Front Radiator tied Tie Wrapped Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Radiator insecure and fan cutting through air con pipe Dangerous
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed and Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,572 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023 11 Jun 20261 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust Leak Inaccurate Reading (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Out Rubbers- System Secure (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,364 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,364 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,742 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 47,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,339 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens broken but no sharp edges at time off test
- Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,033 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,078 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,604 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,017 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,128 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,627 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,821 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,197 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,332 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 11 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!
SW55BXK was registered on 2005-12-16
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