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GL08PWZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GL08PWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 25 May 2023
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
21 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 183,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,224 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,580 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,315 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,305 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,481 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,792 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017 17 Jun 202621 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,442 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,536 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 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)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,143 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 17 Jun 202629 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,271 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 17 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GL08PWZ was registered on 2008-06-25
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