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AM08XYN
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AM08XYN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 28 May 2026
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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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65 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 282,995 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 282,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit +outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit + inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 263,399 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
23 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 244,098 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 244,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 226,281 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2023 14 Jun 202628 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 210,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 210,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 193,965 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 193,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 185,736 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 185,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,549 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 179,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,475 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner tread
- Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre in wall of tyre ()
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 169,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre in wall of tyre ()
- Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner tread
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,921 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,822 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,733 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,710 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,726 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,145 MI
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AM08XYN was registered on 2008-04-05
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