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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SC07HES
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,890 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,890 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,114 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,434 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,434 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,954 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- coolant below min mark
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,906 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe corroded
- front exhaust clamp loose
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,221 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On pin bush attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On pin bush attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,668 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attachments (2.4.G.1)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,503 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202626 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel leaking from tank (7.2.3)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,978 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202624 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,440 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,883 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,974 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,840 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 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!
SC07HES was registered on 2008-04-25
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