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SW55PEO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW55PEO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 31 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 118,088 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 118,088 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,731 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Under body Rust
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,527 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,986 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2024 15 Jun 202631 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,182 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,196 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022 15 Jun 20261 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,477 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,926 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020 15 Jun 202631 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,768 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019 15 Jun 202630 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Central Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,896 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018 15 Jun 202622 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,269 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,757 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015 15 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,484 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,176 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 15 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,494 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012 15 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,715 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011 15 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,720 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010 15 Jun 202618 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,843 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
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SW55PEO was registered on 2005-09-17
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