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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX08KFE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,354 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,951 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025 18 Jun 202612 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,072 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2024 18 Jun 202610 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,681 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,947 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022 18 Jun 202623 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,743 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()
22 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 89,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced on release (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,076 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2020 18 Jun 20266 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,676 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019 18 Jun 20265 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,313 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,989 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,989 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,826 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016 18 Jun 20268 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,647 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 18 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,837 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 18 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,683 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,085 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 18 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!
AX08KFE was registered on 2008-07-17
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