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AM08CXJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 10 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
11 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 93,717 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2027 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,523 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,674 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,850 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,584 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,833 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle
- Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
9 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
- Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,245 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
- Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,773 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
- Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Both dip beams have been adjusted to the correct height
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,773 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both dip beams have been adjusted to the correct height
- Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,543 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,532 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,569 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,325 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,673 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,413 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,355 MI
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AM08CXJ was registered on 2008-05-01
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