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AX08LXY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AX08LXY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,725 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
27 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,725 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,126 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- 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)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,859 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,294 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,686 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,225 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,966 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,966 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,012 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,845 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front bonnet hard to open
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,099 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,434 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,104 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,925 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 11 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,908 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AX08LXY was registered on 2008-07-31
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