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SP08MWU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SP08MWU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 222,664 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust support bracket broken
- General corrosion under side rear of vehicle
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 222,664 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion under side rear of vehicle
- Rear Exhaust support bracket broken
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 212,579 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,746 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 198,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,433 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,442 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,198 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,599 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 12 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,477 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018 12 Jun 202625 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,812 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,411 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 12 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,504 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,276 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,958 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,357 MI
12 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,357 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,839 MI
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SP08MWU was registered on 2008-03-07
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