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SW08MFN
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,134 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
12 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,741 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,071 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,154 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,068 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers + under tray fitted
10 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers + under tray fitted
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,441 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,264 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,020 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front 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)
- undercover fitted underbody
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- undercover fitted underbody
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,890 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge of tread
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,833 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,965 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,985 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,907 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,052 MI
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SW08MFN was registered on 2008-06-23
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