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AF08WVT
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF08WVT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,231 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,736 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,872 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside , back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 /95 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1.6mm , offside front 2mm , nearside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside , back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,051 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,998 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,024 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine overs & under trays fitted at time of test
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,983 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019 15 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,977 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,809 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,853 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 15 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,475 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 15 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,903 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014Advisory 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 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,869 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,674 MI
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AF08WVT was registered on 2008-03-01
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