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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX04EMM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 15 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,152 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,612 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,703 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear brake signs of binding
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop insecure
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,524 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop insecure
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,235 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop insecure
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop insecure
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,434 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. offside front and nearside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. offside front and nearside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,314 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil low
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both due to premature age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Engine oil low
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both due to premature age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,087 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019 16 Jun 202613 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,272 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,056 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not tested .child seats fitted
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,549 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 16 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,538 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 16 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,838 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,790 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,118 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012 16 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!
AX04EMM was registered on 2008-04-15
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