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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AM08CWR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 163,117 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,240 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,481 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,240 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,073 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,971 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,925 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,735 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019 12 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,735 MI
12 Jun 202627 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,485 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,816 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,816 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,826 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016 12 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,875 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 12 Jun 20262 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,143 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 12 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,798 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,767 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012 12 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!
AM08CWR was registered on 2008-03-20
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