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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08NJU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jul 2022
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,603 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray loose
- central exhaust sleeve poor condition
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertray loose
- central exhaust sleeve poor condition
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,392 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,025 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,725 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,051 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,028 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres perished and wearing inner edges
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both front tyres slick inner edges and close to limit
21 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,059 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads getting low.
- Offside Rear Child seat fitted.
8 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,748 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,890 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,145 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,751 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08NJU was registered on 2008-06-30
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