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AX08AYS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AX08AYS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 16 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
6 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 126,899 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 126,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer 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)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,339 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,935 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,976 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,046 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,983 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,018 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- exhaust clamp corroding
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- exhaust clamp corroding
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,364 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,153 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018 16 Jun 202631 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,977 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017 16 Jun 20262 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,283 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,871 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2015 16 Jun 202618 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202618 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,741 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 16 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,914 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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AX08AYS was registered on 2008-05-30
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