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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08DWD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Mar 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,989 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- corrosion present to rear subframe & suspension components
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- corrosion present to rear subframe & suspension components
13 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,437 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,947 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023 25 Jun 20268 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,771 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022 25 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,872 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021 25 Jun 20268 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,293 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020 25 Jun 202610 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,077 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019 25 Jun 202611 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,251 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016 25 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,627 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 25 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 25 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,443 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,154 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV08DWD was registered on 2008-03-30
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