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SW08NHO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW08NHO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,317 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,209 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,375 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,375 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,605 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S & N/S Rear . ()
15 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,655 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
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Damage (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S & N/S Rear . ()
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,347 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides. ()
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,168 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,426 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,406 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak from engine
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,126 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Horn sounds slightly Harsh/grating, Recommend attention
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,461 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre, more wear inner shoulder and perishing
- Horn grating
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,447 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp split (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child seat fitted
18 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed fro drivers view
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp split (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Child seat fitted
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
15 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,445 MI
11 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,445 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2015 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,390 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,884 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,623 MI
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SW08NHO was registered on 2008-07-30
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