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FF55GAP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration FF55GAP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 42 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
42
Total Tests
32
Passes
10
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,293 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2027 4 Jun 202618 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,809 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,844 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2026 4 Jun 202610 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,844 MI
4 Jun 20269 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,915 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025 4 Jun 20261 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,528 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2025 4 Jun 202621 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,865 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024 4 Jun 202621 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,326 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2024 4 Jun 202610 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,796 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 4 Jun 202610 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to emission too high at idling and engine misfiring at idle (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
25 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,040 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2023 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,349 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 4 Jun 202628 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022 4 Jun 202627 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,819 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,379 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,102 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,918 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020 4 Jun 20265 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
30 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,719 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019 4 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,115 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,819 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,773 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,464 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,854 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,063 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,235 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016 4 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,286 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,731 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 4 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,127 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015 4 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,278 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 4 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,023 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 4 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,023 MI
4 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,416 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 4 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,308 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013Advisory 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)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,909 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 4 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,728 MI
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FF55GAP was registered on 2008-05-21
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