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SL08TFF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL08TFF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,940 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear underside corrosion
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,918 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm bush slightly worn, deteriorated / nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
5 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm bush slightly worn, deteriorated / nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 205,939 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bush slightly worn, deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 205,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bush slightly worn, deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 202,616 KM
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,639 KM
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,638 KM
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,231 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,231 MI
11 Jun 20263 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,612 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,822 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers restricts vision
- Undertrays restricts vision
14 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,120 MI
11 Jun 202614 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,120 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016 11 Jun 202615 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,227 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 11 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,043 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 11 Jun 202610 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,772 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 11 Jun 202612 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,313 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 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!
SL08TFF was registered on 2008-05-21
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