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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF08JRA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,263 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,305 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front 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))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,010 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,546 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,546 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,244 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,088 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021 16 Jun 202631 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,009 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,664 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019 16 Jun 202622 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,534 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018 16 Jun 202618 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,383 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 16 Jun 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,086 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202626 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,619 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,782 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,511 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,429 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 16 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!
AF08JRA was registered on 2008-07-24
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