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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08NBA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 10 Dec 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,627 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,967 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,191 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,498 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,500 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,974 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 9 Jun 20267 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,131 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,328 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019 9 Jun 202611 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,731 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 9 Jun 202619 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,368 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 9 Jun 202611 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,857 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 9 Jun 202613 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,379 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 9 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,057 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 9 Jun 202610 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,458 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 9 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,390 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,153 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08NBA was registered on 2008-03-26
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