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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08WAO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Aug 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,312 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wheel arches
2 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wheel arches
1 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,554 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- rear suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure middle joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- rear suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,939 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,265 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,149 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,971 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,939 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,443 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,530 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
- both rear tyres starting to perish slightly
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,418 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,397 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
9 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,025 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,192 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,271 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 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!
SL08WAO was registered on 2008-03-26
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