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SW57FMU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW57FMU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 21 Jan 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,705 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 74,705 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,025 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,283 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,275 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,275 MI
11 Jun 202621 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,882 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs corroded.
- Both rear tyres heavily perished.
- Offside Rear Slight knock from Anti roll bar link.
21 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Front brake discs corroded.
- Both rear tyres heavily perished.
- Offside Rear Slight knock from Anti roll bar link.
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,823 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202615 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,913 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,328 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,366 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,130 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,276 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,855 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,643 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,120 MI
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SW57FMU was registered on 2008-01-18
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