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SW08NJY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW08NJY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,829 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame corrosion
- Rear link arm bushes worn inner and outer n/s+o/s
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,484 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,932 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,333 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2023 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,427 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,155 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,284 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,131 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,131 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,843 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker on windscreen ()
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arms (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker on windscreen ()
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arms (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,057 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,401 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,142 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,655 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,156 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,649 MI
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SW08NJY was registered on 2008-07-30
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