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GV08FKO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08FKO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 263,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 243,513 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022 26 Jun 202625 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 225,307 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 225,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- 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
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 215,384 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure BONNET INSULATION (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 215,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Sound deadening material not fully secure BONNET INSULATION (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 215,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Auxillary drive belt damaged
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,706 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019 26 Jun 20265 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,306 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 172,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,822 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017 26 Jun 202622 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,827 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,557 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,557 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,600 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,425 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2013 26 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,517 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,823 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GV08FKO was registered on 2008-03-31
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