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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08DAU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear panel damaged potential sharp edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,694 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2022 10 Jun 202621 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,694 MI
10 Jun 202624 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,427 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020 10 Jun 202626 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,548 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019 10 Jun 202619 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,965 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 10 Jun 202627 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,445 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,453 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 10 Jun 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,102 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015 10 Jun 202613 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,027 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,672 MI
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SW08DAU was registered on 2008-04-30
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