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SL08GAX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GAX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 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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35 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,750 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill not within 30 cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened No fluctuation during brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill not within 30 cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened No fluctuation during brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,711 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,932 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,446 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,446 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,088 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,455 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021 11 Jun 20266 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,833 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,143 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,009 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,672 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,796 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202615 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,665 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,236 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 11 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,327 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SL08GAX was registered on 2008-04-16
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