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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX08AYE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 16 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,323 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2026 16 Jun 202614 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,227 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025 16 Jun 202617 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,949 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,310 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,487 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022 16 Jun 202629 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,457 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021Reason(s) for failure
- N/s/front tyre very badly perished and cracked Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/front tyre badly perished and cracked
25 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- N/s/front tyre very badly perished and cracked Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/front tyre badly perished and cracked
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,502 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 16 Jun 202620 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019 16 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,508 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,854 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr tyre perished/cracking on sidewalls
- osr tyre perished/cracking on sidewalls
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,922 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,530 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,300 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,122 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 16 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,463 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 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!
AX08AYE was registered on 2008-06-30
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