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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SP08MWG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 14 Dec 2020
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,858 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- underside corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 194,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- underside corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,717 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 nail in tread aswell (4.1.E.1)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 179,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both OS tyres underinflated
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 nail in tread aswell (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,419 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018 10 Jun 202621 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202610 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,373 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,453 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 137,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,973 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,159 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,447 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,447 MI
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SP08MWG was registered on 2008-03-03
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