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SW08DHO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DHO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,466 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corroded
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General under body corroded
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,078 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
- under body corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under body corroded
- Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,505 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,173 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,403 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,532 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,097 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,036 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake backing plate
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,753 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017 13 Jun 202618 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,933 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 13 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,848 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,414 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015 13 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,396 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014 13 Jun 202621 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,546 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013 13 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,317 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08DHO was registered on 2008-05-26
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