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GV08BZM
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08BZM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 192,087 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 192,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,003 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,778 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads worn
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,473 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front link worn
20 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front link worn
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,552 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022 24 Jun 202613 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,374 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021 24 Jun 202615 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front link worn
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,783 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021 24 Jun 202612 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,992 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 24 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,652 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bump stops worn and lose
- Hand brake notchy on application
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,746 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- hand brake notchy application
- Both rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift
- hand brake notchy application
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,781 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016 24 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,243 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2015 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,205 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 24 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,210 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014 24 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,185 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,159 MI
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GV08BZM was registered on 2008-05-14
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