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SW58GGV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW58GGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,207 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake requires adjustment, requirements just met
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor area underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,977 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear tyre treads cracked
- parking brake efficiency low, 18%
27 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efficiency low, 18%
- offside and nearside rear tyre treads cracked
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,316 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022 13 Jun 20268 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,676 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount to front subframe split still securing exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting on both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexy brake pipe corroded on ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,125 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,044 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,683 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 13 Jun 202621 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,486 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,492 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016 13 Jun 202624 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,728 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202624 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,003 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,845 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,378 MI
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SW58GGV was registered on 2008-09-26
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