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SL08WAJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL08WAJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 232,529 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear subframe corroded
13 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 232,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 224,914 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 224,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 215,645 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 215,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,252 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 207,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,805 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre inner edge worn
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- both rear tyres inner and outer edges worn
20 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 200,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested engine oil filler cap missing (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre inner edge worn
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- both rear tyres inner and outer edges worn
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 196,221 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- both rear tyres inner edges wearing
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 196,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- both rear tyres inner edges wearing
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 185,239 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front brake pad cabling damaged
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective dash warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))
13 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,834 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019 11 Jun 202611 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,305 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,708 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017 11 Jun 202610 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,271 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,983 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,949 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 11 Jun 202613 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,105 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,259 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08WAJ was registered on 2008-03-26
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