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SL08HNY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SL08HNY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 11 Jan 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 154,313 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 154,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,168 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,946 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Body component damaged and likely to cause injury O/S door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S Parking brake weak
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to rear subframe
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,583 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- slight perishing to suspension bushes
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,898 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight weep o/s front c.v boot
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,549 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle surface and component general corrosion
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,407 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2020 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,325 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside handbrake effort slightly low
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,039 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside handbrake effort low
- offside rear tyre worn uneven
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside handbrake effort low
- offside rear tyre worn uneven
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,922 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,027 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,702 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,892 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,083 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 13 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,416 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL08HNY was registered on 2008-03-20
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