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AM58DWN
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AM58DWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 05 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
6 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 131,845 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 131,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,561 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,561 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,859 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,253 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,567 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022 16 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,022 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,060 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019 16 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,197 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm minimum tread depth. (4.1.E.1)
- Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,805 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,157 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 16 Jun 20266 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,683 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 16 Jun 20267 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,172 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015 16 Jun 202613 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014 16 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,684 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,401 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 16 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,401 MI
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AM58DWN was registered on 2008-12-15
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