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2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW61LZG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,671 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026 13 Jun 202625 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 115,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,049 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,708 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024 13 Jun 202612 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,985 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024 13 Jun 202610 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,958 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023 13 Jun 20265 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022 13 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking need to be observed (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,061 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019 13 Jun 202620 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,206 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018 13 Jun 20261 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,135 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017 13 Jun 20264 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,556 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,379 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW61LZG was registered on 2011-11-30
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