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FP08OGC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration FP08OGC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
24 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,177 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 141,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,162 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect ball joint fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,410 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025 4 Jun 202622 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,389 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe surface corrosion
- slight play in both inner rack ends
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center rear (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe surface corrosion
- slight play in both inner rack ends
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,361 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023 4 Jun 202614 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,331 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
- Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- bonnet secondary catch seized
24 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet secondary catch seized
- Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,807 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,190 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 4 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,352 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING INNER FACES
- UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- N/S/R O/S/R TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,749 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 4 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/R OUTER WALL
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/R OUTER WALL
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,674 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 4 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,345 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,385 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,488 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 4 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,578 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,460 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 4 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!
FP08OGC was registered on 2008-04-22
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