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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AM08CTE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 16 Apr 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,063 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026 12 Jun 202617 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,063 MI
12 Jun 202629 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,532 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025 12 Jun 202629 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,823 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,268 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,822 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,120 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,768 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,222 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and light scoring of screen (8.3.1d)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,263 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,450 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,010 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,436 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,808 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,751 MI
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AM08CTE was registered on 2008-03-20
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