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SW55EWU
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW55EWU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,888 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both head light lenses deteriorating
24 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,741 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge and tyre was flat
- Nearside Rear Tyre badly scrubbed off on both edges
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,878 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,614 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,917 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,999 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,176 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,249 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,413 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
2 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,574 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,142 MI
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SW55EWU was registered on 2006-01-31
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