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SW57FHJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW57FHJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 24 Apr 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 224,500 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Overall condition of vehicle corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 224,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Overall condition of vehicle corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 216,381 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- both outer sill panels corroding
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 210,537 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 196,998 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake pads getting down
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 196,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front and rear brake pads getting down
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,069 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
26 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,849 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,122 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,701 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,983 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,021 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,691 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,696 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,875 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,826 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,497 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,274 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202610 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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SW57FHJ was registered on 2008-01-31
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