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SW58ATO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW58ATO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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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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44 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,308 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear subframe rusty
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,644 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,983 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024 12 Jun 202614 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,883 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,462 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,771 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,624 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,441 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,940 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,071 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,080 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,053 MI
12 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,053 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,058 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,505 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,505 MI
12 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,139 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,139 MI
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SW58ATO was registered on 2008-12-05
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