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SW08DBZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DBZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
15
Passes
2
Failures
88.24%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,748 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026 10 Jun 202612 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,657 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2025 10 Jun 202613 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,710 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,901 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,456 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021 10 Jun 202614 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,064 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 10 Jun 20261 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,538 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 10 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,033 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,561 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,791 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 10 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,669 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,974 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 10 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,317 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW08DBZ was registered on 2008-05-27
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