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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL08WCW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 58,421 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 52,385 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,040 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,098 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 45,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 40,958 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 40,958 MI
11 Jun 20262 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 36,167 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 30,743 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2021 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 30,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 28,524 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,388 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 26,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,452 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,393 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,255 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 19,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 16,449 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 16,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,716 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,399 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,744 MI
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SL08WCW was registered on 2008-04-07
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