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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08TXZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Feb 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 98,814 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 98,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) 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 (5.3.3 (b) (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))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,225 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,280 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,149 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,964 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,908 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,854 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,690 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,870 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,695 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,818 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017 11 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,191 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,567 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,870 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,369 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 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!
SL08TXZ was registered on 2008-04-08
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