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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08TGJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,132 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023 19 Jun 20262 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,479 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,986 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,982 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
- Offside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,624 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,005 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,714 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre wearing uneven
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,595 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- engine cover fitted
10 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,808 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,808 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,036 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,940 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 19 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,670 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 19 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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SW08TGJ was registered on 2008-08-14
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