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SW08FXH
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FXH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,586 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Both Nearside & Offside Wings Corroded but not likely to cause injury
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,169 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,821 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,821 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaks in centre section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,664 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,169 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,219 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202626 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,798 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 10 Jun 202630 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,981 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 10 Jun 202611 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,004 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 10 Jun 202611 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,004 MI
10 Jun 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,511 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 10 Jun 202630 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,600 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,600 MI
10 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,894 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW08FXH was registered on 2008-06-18
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