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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08RUO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 189,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,918 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,239 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2025 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,211 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,756 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,429 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,764 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,035 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,215 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,215 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,502 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202625 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,854 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,152 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,728 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,678 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,354 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,322 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,322 MI
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SL08RUO was registered on 2008-03-31
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