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AP08WGC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AP08WGC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 07 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,672 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- various slight bodywork damage
- various slight underbody and component corrosion
- various small stone chips in windscreen
- n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm. both front tyres worn edges slightly (the legal limit is 1.6mm
- front number plate slightly damaged
- both rear parts of the lower sills are damaged next to the jacking point
- both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split
7 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- both rear parts of the lower sills are damaged next to the jacking point
- both front lower ball joint dust covers are perished/split
- various small stone chips in windscreen
- various slight underbody and component corrosion
- various slight underbody and component corrosion
- various slight bodywork damage
- n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm. both front tyres worn edges slightly (the legal limit is 1.6mm
- front number plate slightly damaged
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,273 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower link arm bushes corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split and arm touching body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split and arm touching body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,273 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,269 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,607 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- reverse light inoperative
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light inoperative
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the inner edge, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the inner edge, cracked & perished & almost to the cord - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,325 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,239 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,944 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,636 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 17 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,757 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,618 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,562 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013 17 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,266 MI
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AP08WGC was registered on 2008-07-17
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