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FH08OGO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FH08OGO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 19 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
20 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 236,016 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 236,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 224,960 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025 4 Jun 202621 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 224,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 213,310 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 213,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
29 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 202,061 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 202,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,218 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022 4 Jun 202631 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 190,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 186,202 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,727 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 4 Jun 202610 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner of tread
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,025 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019 4 Jun 202612 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45wr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,034 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 4 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,893 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 4 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,555 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 4 Jun 202621 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,284 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014 4 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,875 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 4 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,784 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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FH08OGO was registered on 2008-07-28
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