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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW58ATU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,830 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,790 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,951 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2024 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,121 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,010 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2022 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,149 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,971 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020 12 Jun 20264 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,732 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019 12 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,989 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202611 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,795 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,546 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016 12 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,387 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,068 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,702 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,156 MI
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SW58ATU was registered on 2008-11-28
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