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GL57DXA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL57DXA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,216 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024 25 Jun 202625 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 177,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023 25 Jun 202616 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,503 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,503 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,702 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,706 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle
7 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,129 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,931 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019 25 Jun 202612 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,540 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn inner edges
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,567 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 25 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,137 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 25 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,137 MI
25 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,930 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 25 Jun 202626 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,583 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,412 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,592 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 25 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory 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)
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GL57DXA was registered on 2008-01-26
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