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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08HOH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,743 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2026 13 Jun 202630 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,804 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,296 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components show signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,839 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,472 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,840 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,778 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2020 13 Jun 20263 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,137 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Mirror housing damaged but no sharp edges exposed
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,943 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,355 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Hub Binding Slightly When Rotated
8 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust Centre Clamp Corroded&Broken (Not Insecure or Blown)
- Offside Rear Hub Binding Slightly When Rotated
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,229 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,421 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,649 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,302 MI
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SL08HOH was registered on 2008-03-13
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