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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL08PVU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,542 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,776 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025 21 Jun 202630 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,915 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,675 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,730 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,731 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2020 21 Jun 202629 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,625 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019 21 Jun 202623 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,878 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,514 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017 21 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,282 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016 21 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,278 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014 21 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,441 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2013 21 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,180 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 21 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!
GL08PVU was registered on 2008-06-23
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