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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AP08WDK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 16 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,163 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,281 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,281 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
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,942 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024 15 Jun 20264 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,942 MI
15 Jun 20267 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,940 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,533 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022 15 Jun 202631 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,533 MI
15 Jun 202624 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,113 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021 15 Jun 202627 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,108 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,655 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2019 15 Jun 202611 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,099 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018 15 Jun 202626 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,017 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 15 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,638 MI
15 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,638 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,723 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,038 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202615 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,300 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 15 Jun 20263 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,897 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 15 Jun 20263 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,897 MI
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AP08WDK was registered on 2008-08-20
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