free car check
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW57KWB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 29 Oct 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,439 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,900 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2025 10 Jun 202630 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,810 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 46,529 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023 10 Jun 202621 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,786 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022 10 Jun 202620 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 39,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,091 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 36,792 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021 10 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,215 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020 10 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 35,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,554 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019 10 Jun 202615 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 33,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,643 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018 10 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,333 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- brake pads look low at n/s/r
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 28,333 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- brake pads look low at n/s/r
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,838 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,984 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 10 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,588 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,076 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory 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)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,721 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW57KWB was registered on 2008-01-26
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.