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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08HNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 14 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,925 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2026 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,017 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,770 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,969 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,314 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic under tray fitted
- near side front cv rubber boot has a minor split
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,426 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020 13 Jun 20266 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,000 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,246 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,600 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,944 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,334 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,226 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 4,844 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 13 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 4,349 MI
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SW08HNJ was registered on 2008-06-13
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