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GP08FPA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GP08FPA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,923 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026 23 Jun 202622 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,412 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak nearside of engine/head ()
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,658 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,282 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,014 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,199 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 23 Jun 202618 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,594 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,861 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- covers & trays fitted
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (3.5.1i)
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (3.5.1i)
- covers & trays fitted
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,255 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,056 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 23 Jun 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,954 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 23 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,568 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 23 Jun 202622 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,155 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,573 MI
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GP08FPA was registered on 2008-05-23
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