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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08RUW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 30 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 154,615 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 154,615 MI
11 Jun 202631 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,897 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,905 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2025 11 Jun 20266 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,493 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,493 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,619 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,604 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,631 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,573 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019 11 Jun 202611 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,092 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,207 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 11 Jun 20266 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,875 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,807 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,932 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014 11 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,019 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013 11 Jun 20269 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,765 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012 11 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,785 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08RUW was registered on 2008-03-31
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