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GV08FKX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08FKX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,989 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,913 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023 25 Jun 202630 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,532 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,694 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,562 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,306 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front outer cv boot minor leak
- front suspension lower arm (rear bushes) starting to split
- both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- nearside rear shock dust cover not attached
22 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,286 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracked and stepped on tread
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,004 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs corroded and pads low
- rear tyres heavily cracked
- nearside outer cv boot clip not tight enough and weeping grease
- front tyres heavily cracked and getting low
- child seats fitted to rear unable to carry out seatbelt check
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,124 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015 25 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,940 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,432 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 25 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,167 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 25 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,167 MI
25 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 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!
GV08FKX was registered on 2008-03-31
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