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SW08DHC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DHC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,789 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,030 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,068 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,918 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake disc back plate insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,616 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and close to limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- exhaust clamps corroded
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,013 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,692 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,497 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,681 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 10 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,377 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,377 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,117 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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SW08DHC was registered on 2008-04-25
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