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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08FVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Aug 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 200,151 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 200,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,948 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,439 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF outer cv boot slight cut
- Both rear tyre treads bald outer edges
26 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 185,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF outer cv boot slight cut
- Both rear tyre treads bald outer edges
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 173,209 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 26 Jun 202618 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,039 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 161,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,923 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,181 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 26 Jun 20264 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,204 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016 26 Jun 20262 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 26 Jun 202612 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,553 MI
26 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,029 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,705 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2013 26 Jun 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,398 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 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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GV08FVB was registered on 2008-05-19
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