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2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW56LFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 19 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 61,274 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- rear suspension components show corrosion
- front suspension components show corrosion
20 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,152 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
13 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 48,637 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 48,637 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 40,657 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024 12 Jun 202616 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 40,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 35,186 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake discs pitted rusted
18 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 35,186 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake discs pitted rusted
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 34,005 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022 12 Jun 202611 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,214 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front headlamp misty
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 28,701 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all steering & suspension slightly corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 29,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- all steering & suspension slightly corroded
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 25,729 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202624 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,630 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,322 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017 12 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,424 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016 12 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 19,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,859 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202629 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,383 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202629 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 16,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
24 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,355 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 12 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 11,609 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011 12 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!
SW56LFA was registered on 2007-02-16
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