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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FV57UTR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 22 Jan 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 63,042 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 63,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases with risc of breaking away box from pipe at weld (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective retaining clip loose wiper secure (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 59,508 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 57,107 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 57,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,486 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,853 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,625 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2022 4 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,414 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021 4 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,469 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020 4 Jun 20268 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,782 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019 4 Jun 202614 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,711 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018 4 Jun 202615 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,179 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017 4 Jun 202612 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,976 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016 4 Jun 20267 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,851 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015Advisory 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)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,493 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202610 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,341 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013 4 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,753 MI
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FV57UTR was registered on 2008-01-16
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