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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GD08EEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,357 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,158 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025 2 Jul 202625 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,500 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,198 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,130 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022 2 Jul 202617 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,572 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Uneven wear, n/s/r brake pads 7mm indicating a fault with the o/s/r brake slight bind also on rear brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,719 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020 2 Jul 202624 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,236 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,546 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018 2 Jul 202624 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,040 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 2 Jul 202622 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
26 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,888 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 2 Jul 202626 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,223 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 2 Jul 202611 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,537 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,487 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 2 Jul 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,339 MI
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GD08EEX was registered on 2008-07-18
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