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GV08EWD
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08EWD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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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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41 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,851 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper missing
- Nearside Front tyre side wall heavily scuffed
- Nearside Front spring top mounr noisy when turning. no exesive play
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,114 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2026 23 Jun 202627 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 166,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,409 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper blade missing
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear wiper blade missing
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,785 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,525 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- undershields obscure some components
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,543 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021 23 Jun 20262 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,793 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,842 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,529 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
28 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,529 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,089 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,674 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,276 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015 23 Jun 20264 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,649 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 23 Jun 20264 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,324 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2013 23 Jun 20264 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,324 MI
23 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,065 MI
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GV08EWD was registered on 2008-03-28
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