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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08GBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 169,770 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,314 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,515 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,996 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,293 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,207 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,542 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,457 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,359 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,181 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,838 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,371 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,976 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,791 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,795 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,271 MI
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SL08GBX was registered on 2008-05-22
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