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SW08MDY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MDY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 07 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 179,610 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear light lens has condensation
30 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 179,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear light lens has condensation
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,547 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,456 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,306 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,565 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,269 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,833 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,166 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,305 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,860 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,480 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- steering rack noisey
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,182 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,653 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,653 MI
12 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,526 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 12 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,725 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
31 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,732 MI
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SW08MDY was registered on 2008-06-18
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