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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08MFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Feb 2024
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,108 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,108 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers side sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Passenger side sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,081 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,333 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022 12 Jun 20268 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,906 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202610 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,906 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion underneath of car (6.1.B.2)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,590 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017 12 Jun 202615 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,506 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,898 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,808 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,741 MI
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SW08MFA was registered on 2008-06-25
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