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SL08FLF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FLF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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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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38 Total Defects Recorded
9 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,854 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 164,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,847 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
17 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,351 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,915 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,899 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021 13 Jun 202610 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,586 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020 13 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,181 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019 13 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,322 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,957 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202612 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,088 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,119 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202621 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,938 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 13 Jun 20262 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,167 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,137 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 13 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!
SL08FLF was registered on 2008-03-31
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