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GV08BZF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GV08BZF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 162,073 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 161,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,341 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026 25 Jun 202616 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,068 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,115 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,122 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 25 Jun 20265 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,655 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022 25 Jun 202624 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear discs corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,466 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,706 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,035 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,271 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,823 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,823 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,936 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 25 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,326 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,187 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014 25 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,956 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,088 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012 25 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,588 MI
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GV08BZF was registered on 2008-04-29
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