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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AM08CVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 25 Feb 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 127,377 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- general underbody corrosion
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 127,377 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- general underbody corrosion
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,906 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear 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))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,959 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,770 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,079 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022 13 Jun 20263 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,207 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2021 13 Jun 202621 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,386 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,034 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,098 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018 13 Jun 20264 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,665 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017 13 Jun 20264 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust centre clamp split (7.1.1)
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,830 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 13 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,410 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,781 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,541 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 13 Jun 20268 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,304 KM
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012 13 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!
AM08CVA was registered on 2008-03-18
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