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SL08RPO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL08RPO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 30 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,751 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear general body/chassis corrosion
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,017 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,006 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2024 11 Jun 202614 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,315 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,235 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,276 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Lower 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))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,492 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,492 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,984 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,367 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,772 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,044 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,044 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,220 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,905 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202615 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,932 MI
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SL08RPO was registered on 2008-03-31
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