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SW08KCO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW08KCO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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33 Total Defects Recorded
22 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,915 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 151,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,940 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,555 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2025 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,963 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,747 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,472 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,098 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,054 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,452 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,827 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202612 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,498 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,459 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,447 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,298 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,281 MI
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SW08KCO was registered on 2008-06-09
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