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GV08BNL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08BNL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 223,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake wear indictor on
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,987 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension componenent and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 197,401 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,501 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,951 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022 24 Jun 20267 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 176,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,896 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021 24 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,069 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 24 Jun 202618 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,590 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- tps lamp on
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,590 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- tps lamp on
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,730 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,462 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,224 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,550 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,133 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory 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)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,827 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,203 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 24 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,497 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,127 MI
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GV08BNL was registered on 2008-05-20
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