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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SC58LZM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded
- vehicle underside corroded
12 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle underside corroded
- suspension components corroded
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,033 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2023 15 Jun 202610 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,115 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022 15 Jun 202611 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leek
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,137 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(front screen marked slightly)
- advise(rear coil springs corroded )
- advise(o,s,r tyre wearing close on edge)
- advise(front pads 80% worn )
15 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(front screen marked slightly)
- advise(rear coil springs corroded )
- advise(o,s,r tyre wearing close on edge)
- advise(front pads 80% worn )
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,062 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(o,s,f , n,s,f & o,s,r tyres wearing close on edges)
- advise(front discs & pads 60% worn)
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(front discs & pads 60% worn)
- advise(o,s,f , n,s,f & o,s,r tyres wearing close on edges)
- advise(bulb warning on dash)
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,629 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019 15 Jun 202619 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,629 MI
15 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,185 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2018 15 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,277 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(both rear shock absorbers sleeves adrift)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,194 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- advise(rear shock absorbers sleeves adrift)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,440 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 15 Jun 20268 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,676 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 15 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,657 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 15 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,118 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012Advisory 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)
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SC58LZM was registered on 2008-09-25
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