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2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW61VUM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2011
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 01 Jun 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,946 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle Corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 120,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,046 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rear beam corroded but not excessive
28 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- rear beam corroded but not excessive
20 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025 10 Jun 202619 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,908 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024 10 Jun 202631 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,106 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,643 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear exhaust shield may become deattatched
12 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust shield may become deattatched
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,505 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019 10 Jun 202622 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,758 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,924 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,442 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,382 MI
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SW61VUM was registered on 2011-11-17
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