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AM08XAV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AM08XAV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 10 Jun 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
16
Passes
1
Failures
94.12%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,788 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts through out. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,988 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear delaminated (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear delaminated (0.1 (b))
5 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,382 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- Vehicle is Under-sealed.
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,892 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,586 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,217 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,655 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2021 14 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,148 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 14 Jun 202613 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,085 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,364 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 14 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,865 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,622 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 14 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,424 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,662 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,175 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,227 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AM08XAV was registered on 2008-04-14
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