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AM08CWY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CWY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 21 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 193,108 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Bumper slightly loose
- Offside sill damaged by a post
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,228 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,594 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,542 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,244 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link upper.... (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Impact damaged Swept area with crack zone (B) excess 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Excess smoke........... (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,797 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,182 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,888 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside And Nearside Rear ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (3 Bolt Fixing) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside And Nearside Rear ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,242 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,157 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,969 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,362 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,839 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,050 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2013 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,638 MI
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AM08CWY was registered on 2008-03-20
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