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SW08FXR
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FXR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
10
Passes
5
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 209,937 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 209,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 186,138 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020 12 Jun 20261 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,043 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019 12 Jun 202613 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 177,527 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 177,527 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,156 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,876 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,635 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,486 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,149 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,282 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 12 Jun 202625 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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SW08FXR was registered on 2008-06-21
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