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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08FKU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 14 Feb 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,455 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022 25 Jun 202612 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,666 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021 25 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,986 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear shock dust cover lose
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,083 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged/cut
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged/cut
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,571 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017 25 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,102 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,991 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 25 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,481 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,673 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,406 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,406 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
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GV08FKU was registered on 2008-03-31
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