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GV08FLB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08FLB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
16
Passes
2
Failures
88.89%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,640 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front wheel slight play
- Offside rear slight brake bind
18 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,519 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,073 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,829 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,517 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023 25 Jun 202619 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,874 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022 25 Jun 20262 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,044 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,006 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020 25 Jun 202610 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,823 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019 25 Jun 20269 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,295 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,685 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,294 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,717 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,741 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,390 MI
25 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,390 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 25 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,451 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GV08FLB was registered on 2008-03-31
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