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GV08FUU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08FUU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 198,225 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- General underside corrosion
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 198,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General underside corrosion
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 191,275 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner spring arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 191,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner spring arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,789 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024 25 Jun 202617 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 177,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,074 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,451 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,384 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,452 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure
- Offside door mirror side repeater damage
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,292 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019 25 Jun 202617 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush on lower arm (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,575 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,575 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,160 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,457 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,515 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015Advisory 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)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,997 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 25 Jun 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,789 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013 25 Jun 202617 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,317 MI
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GV08FUU was registered on 2008-04-30
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