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GV08AXF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GV08AXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,691 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,988 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Minor chips to windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,426 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Minor stone chips to windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,426 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Minor stone chips to windscreen
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,766 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,974 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,219 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,647 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,165 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,559 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sticker/ tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windsceen ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,094 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre is perishing in tread area
- Nearside Front tyre is perishing in tread area
15 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,321 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,321 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,181 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 18 Jun 202618 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,104 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,025 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 18 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,835 MI
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GV08AXF was registered on 2008-04-04
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