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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW55GUA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 27 Oct 2017
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,322 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front door mirror casing cracked
- Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
- Offside Front electric window does not operate
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front door mirror casing cracked
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 11 Jun 20269 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,521 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,521 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,328 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,513 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,669 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,362 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,856 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 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!
SW55GUA was registered on 2006-01-13
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