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SP08YWR
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SP08YWR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 86,901 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,588 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear general corrosion underneath of suspension area
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,507 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear general corrosion underneath of suspension area
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,880 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024 9 Jun 20261 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,592 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- (Underbody corrosion)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- (Underbody corrosion)
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (Both sides corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,112 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,534 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,021 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,094 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019 9 Jun 202629 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,642 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box seam (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear wheel binding slightly
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,243 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & close to limit (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,718 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,811 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 9 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,665 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,856 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 9 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,997 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 9 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SP08YWR was registered on 2008-04-07
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