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SC08AOW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SC08AOW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 90,494 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 90,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,212 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,340 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear 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))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,725 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,765 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022 13 Jun 20268 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,516 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- oil level sensor fault?
- offside rear lamp lens cracked
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- oil level sensor fault?
- offside rear lamp lens cracked
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - tracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edges - tracking out (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,701 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202631 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant level below minimum
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,815 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake signs of binding
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,202 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,307 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,765 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
25 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,714 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,046 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,214 MI
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SC08AOW was registered on 2008-06-19
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