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SW08BMO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW08BMO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 17 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,112 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- slight corrosion to both outer sills
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,394 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,308 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,591 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,109 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle/spring suspension arms/ outer sills/brake ferrules
24 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle/spring suspension arms/ outer sills/brake ferrules
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,547 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2021 13 Jun 202624 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,174 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202624 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,440 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
14 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,309 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,853 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,725 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,725 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,942 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,942 MI
13 Jun 202628 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013 13 Jun 20269 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,444 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,854 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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SW08BMO was registered on 2008-04-26
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