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SL08ESG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL08ESG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 08 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,420 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 83,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak at front flex (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,987 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Outer O/S AND N/S SILLS CORRODED IN PARTS
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,586 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,012 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,591 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022 9 Jun 20269 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,393 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 9 Jun 202623 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,830 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020 9 Jun 202623 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,925 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,383 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018 9 Jun 20264 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,580 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,353 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 9 Jun 20264 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,800 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,679 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,679 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,929 MI
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SL08ESG was registered on 2008-03-28
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