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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08OGX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,367 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,682 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2026 12 Jun 202617 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,730 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,756 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,948 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021 12 Jun 202625 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,525 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 12 Jun 202616 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,076 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,761 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202630 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,158 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- undertrays fitted
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,833 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,976 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,044 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,223 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,554 MI
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SW08OGX was registered on 2008-07-31
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