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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW57WTV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Nov 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,244 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,140 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2022 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,877 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021 7 Jun 202611 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
29 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,442 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,759 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,581 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202614 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,948 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017 7 Jun 202616 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,370 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear child seat fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
16 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,370 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear child seat fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,404 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,983 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014 7 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,868 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,858 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013 7 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,347 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 7 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,347 MI
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SW57WTV was registered on 2008-01-31
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