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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GD08VKO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,830 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- All suspension corroded
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,518 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,857 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake been hot (1.2.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,195 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,484 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022 18 Jun 20265 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,297 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021 18 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,493 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 18 Jun 202621 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,154 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2015 18 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,046 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,046 MI
18 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,645 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,944 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GD08VKO was registered on 2008-08-21
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