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SL08YUJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SL08YUJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
24 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,424 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 150,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,233 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,855 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Emissions not tested leaking from gauze. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,337 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,923 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory 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))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,632 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202620 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,208 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019 12 Jun 202612 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,714 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018 12 Jun 20269 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,111 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 12 Jun 20269 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,403 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,865 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202629 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,213 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 12 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,168 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,379 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 12 Jun 20267 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,472 MI
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SL08YUJ was registered on 2008-05-20
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