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AM58DVG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AM58DVG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,834 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,642 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 173,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear 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 very worn/lumpy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,067 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close,very worn lumpy inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 170,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close,very worn lumpy inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 worn lumpy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,513 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wear to inner edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,632 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,629 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread and flat spots
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread and flat spots
- brake system warning illuminated
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,330 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020 16 Jun 202621 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,794 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front some corrosion to brake disc
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front some corrosion to brake disc
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,628 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018 16 Jun 202626 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,216 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,804 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,730 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 16 Jun 202619 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,777 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,611 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 16 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,114 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 16 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,114 MI
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AM58DVG was registered on 2008-12-15
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