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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08HNH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 08 Apr 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,184 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,878 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025 13 Jun 20265 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,870 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,535 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,201 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,058 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,993 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,105 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,105 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,733 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Advise wipers smearing screen
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,650 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise wipers smearing screen
- Advise extra rear view mirror fitted for child seat
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,287 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,933 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,933 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,593 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 13 Jun 202624 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,857 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,216 MI
Expiry date: 30 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!
SW08HNH was registered on 2008-05-30
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