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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08ERO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Apr 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,537 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,048 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,949 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024 9 Jun 202611 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,972 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023 9 Jun 20263 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,061 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022 9 Jun 202620 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,701 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2021 9 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,801 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2020 9 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,494 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019 9 Jun 202629 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,161 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central brake light inop (additional)
26 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,853 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Suspension bushes worn but not to excess
10 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,853 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension bushes worn but not to excess
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Both rear tyres worn unevenly
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section exhaust leaking slightly (7.1.2)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,091 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,700 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 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)
12 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory 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)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,497 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,604 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,588 MI
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SL08ERO was registered on 2008-03-13
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