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SW08MFX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
22 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,220 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides contral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel Arch corroded
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,773 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,862 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,981 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021 11 Jun 20262 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,634 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,516 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,380 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,645 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,581 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
9 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,004 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,121 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,053 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,416 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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SW08MFX was registered on 2008-06-30
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