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SW08DHG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DHG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,054 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle sticking on 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,411 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,581 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,185 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- all rear suspension components corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- all rear suspension components corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,640 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front C V Boot slightly deteriorated.
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,880 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen chipped
- Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Centre exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,844 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 215/55hr16 dunlop m+s (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front tyres perishing on sidewalls
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,496 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,241 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,831 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,871 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 10 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,886 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
13 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,979 MI
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SW08DHG was registered on 2008-04-30
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