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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AP08LCM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Apr 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,747 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,123 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush {both sides } (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed.
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,895 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,503 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,330 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,800 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,100 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 14 Jun 202620 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,081 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front cracking on the side walls
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,146 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018 14 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,238 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017 14 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,285 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,224 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202631 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,936 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 14 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,067 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202631 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,065 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 14 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!
AP08LCM was registered on 2008-06-26
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