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SW08NHV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW08NHV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 02 Jan 2025
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,834 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 179,902 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 179,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,301 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,576 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,305 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,464 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,651 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019 11 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,398 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,855 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,995 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,665 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,487 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,310 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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SW08NHV was registered on 2008-07-31
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