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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08NKC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,741 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,542 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025 11 Jun 202612 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,078 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2024 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 55,838 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,502 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- slight play in steering rack
- corrosion to suspension parts
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 51,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- slight play in steering rack
- corrosion to suspension parts
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,534 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,006 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 44,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- exhaust sleeve corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,782 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 39,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,395 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to brake discs
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,841 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 31,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,173 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,634 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,208 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,177 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,638 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 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!
SW08NKC was registered on 2008-07-28
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