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GL08XLM
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GL08XLM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,081 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,946 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,653 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022 16 Jun 202620 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,803 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,854 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020 16 Jun 202623 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,571 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019 16 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,505 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,406 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 16 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,065 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,936 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,946 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,481 MI
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GL08XLM was registered on 2008-06-27
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