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AM08CXG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 02 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
22 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,946 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 141,946 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,016 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,212 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
25 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,156 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position main latch function seized and secondary catch stiff (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play within bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements euro spec lettering (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements euro spec lettering (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,354 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong font (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong font (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,501 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge also cracking in tread
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge also cracking in tread
17 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,224 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020 12 Jun 20267 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,658 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017 12 Jun 202630 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,025 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
16 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,550 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,539 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 12 Jun 202623 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,357 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 12 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,939 MI
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AM08CXG was registered on 2008-05-16
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