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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AM08DCZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,950 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,778 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,926 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024 16 Jun 20269 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,926 MI
16 Jun 20269 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,276 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023 16 Jun 20265 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,870 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022 16 Jun 20264 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,781 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 16 Jun 20266 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,729 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,050 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 16 Jun 202630 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,559 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 16 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,691 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front tyre sidewalls in poor condition
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,570 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 16 Jun 202614 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,088 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014 16 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,027 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,661 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2012 16 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!
AM08DCZ was registered on 2008-04-01
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