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SW55EWZ
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1900cc
General Information
- Registration SW55EWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1900cc
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- Expired 01 Feb 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,776 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- brake pad warning light on
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,579 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lights have foggy lens (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- under tray fitted
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lights have foggy lens (1.7.5a)
- under tray fitted
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,255 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing low
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
21 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing low
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,146 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres are worn on the edges
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- General corrosion to the underside and both front wheel arches
- Exhaust emission are only just in tolerance - advise further investigation
- Both headlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged
- Boot won't latch securely
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- General corrosion to the underside and both front wheel arches
- Boot won't latch securely
- Both front tyres are worn on the edges
- Exhaust emission are only just in tolerance - advise further investigation
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,540 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,932 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,283 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,883 MI
11 Jun 202630 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,883 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 11 Jun 20261 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,828 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
30 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,095 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,457 MI
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SW55EWZ was registered on 2006-01-31
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