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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW57KWC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,606 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026 10 Jun 20264 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,606 MI
10 Jun 20262 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,505 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025 10 Jun 20262 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,096 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024 10 Jun 202615 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,989 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,845 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,063 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension sub frame mounting area slightly corroded
4 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,789 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front headlight bracket broken but still secure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,679 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20268 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,587 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,591 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory 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)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,310 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,948 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
18 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,239 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,808 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,473 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,858 MI
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SW57KWC was registered on 2008-01-24
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