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GV08BYZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08BYZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 27 May 2025
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 202,306 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Manufacture under covers not allowing a full inspection.
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 202,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Manufacture under covers not allowing a full inspection.
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,850 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2024 25 Jun 202610 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,417 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2023 25 Jun 202628 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,896 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,767 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- osf wiper separating.
30 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- osf wiper separating.
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,714 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2020 25 Jun 202617 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,424 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019 25 Jun 20268 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,402 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,856 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 25 Jun 20268 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,252 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 25 Jun 20262 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,335 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 25 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,301 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 25 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,709 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013Advisory 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)
24 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,159 MI
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GV08BYZ was registered on 2008-05-14
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