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AF08JVH
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AF08JVH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,046 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Cracking, Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Cracking, Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,352 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mount/control arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,536 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,334 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,963 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,108 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory 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))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,358 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension components corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- various suspension components corroded
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,425 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe and suspension arms corroding
- Front nearside and offside shock absorbers weepy
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,265 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front headlight slightly insecure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,732 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,106 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 18 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,041 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 18 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,755 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,761 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 18 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,348 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,695 MI
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AF08JVH was registered on 2008-05-13
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