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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08AXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 22 May 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,536 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,584 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,543 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,919 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,770 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,446 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,450 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,958 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018 18 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,630 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2017 18 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,968 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2016 18 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,836 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,050 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 18 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,401 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013 18 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012 18 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!
GV08AXB was registered on 2008-03-31
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