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SL08GAA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GAA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 22 Jun 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
16
Passes
2
Failures
88.89%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 211,594 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Underside Of Vehicle Corroded
- Rear Subframe Corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 203,683 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,757 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 187,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,326 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,348 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- guards fitted to underside of vehicle
- exhaust detriorated
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front and o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,821 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,923 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,325 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,763 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost. (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
12 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost. (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
11 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,638 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,399 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,758 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,064 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,137 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,156 MI
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SL08GAA was registered on 2008-03-20
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