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SL08FZS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FZS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 218,738 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 218,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 216,730 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 216,730 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 214,684 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
26 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 214,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,481 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022 10 Jun 202620 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 202,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 188,581 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,621 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,293 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,291 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)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,183 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- under cover fitted
26 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under cover fitted
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,808 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,567 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,437 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 10 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,972 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,665 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,167 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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SL08FZS was registered on 2008-03-14
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