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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW58TSY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Feb 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 195,304 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- corrosion to rear suspension components
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 195,304 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- corrosion to rear suspension components
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 191,948 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,635 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,423 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202631 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,623 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,420 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,989 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,465 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded
- Tailgate is corroded
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,612 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 11 Jun 202611 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,425 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,395 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,712 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,951 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,049 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW58TSY was registered on 2008-09-01
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