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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW52FLY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 19 Nov 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,423 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,795 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025 9 Jun 202620 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 73,795 MI
9 Jun 202620 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,836 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024 9 Jun 202618 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,390 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022 9 Jun 20269 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,991 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021 9 Jun 20261 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,760 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,969 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019 9 Jun 20266 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,287 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 9 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,778 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm bushes have slight play
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,265 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202615 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,650 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,744 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 9 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,397 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW52FLY was registered on 2008-11-06
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