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AB08FWA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AB08FWA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 10 Jul 2023
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,165 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Centre Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,887 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()
- Front suspension arm rear bushes , bonding beginning to seperate .
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated smaller end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,556 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
19 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,655 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays Fitted
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm 195/65/15 Uneven Wear To Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,922 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,671 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018 13 Jun 202625 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight bind nearside rear brake
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,422 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,883 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,575 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202628 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,232 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,966 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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AB08FWA was registered on 2008-05-20
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