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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW08YCM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 15 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,281 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
6 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,111 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2025 9 Jun 20266 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,111 MI
9 Jun 202614 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,109 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024 9 Jun 202614 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,962 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,281 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension, suspension prescribed areas and subframe corroded
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,467 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021 9 Jun 202614 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,201 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021 9 Jun 202621 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,813 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020 9 Jun 202616 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,543 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 9 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,426 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018 9 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,045 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,032 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,144 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 9 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,090 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 9 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,078 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 9 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,228 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 9 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 15,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SW08YCM was registered on 2008-04-25
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