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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08JBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 169,917 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027 2 Jul 202628 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 169,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,566 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2025 2 Jul 202624 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,602 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,712 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle is corroded
- small chip in windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle is corroded
- small chip in windscreen
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,435 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 2 Jul 20266 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,349 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 2 Jul 20265 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,848 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyre treads cracking close to cords.
- 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)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,107 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016 2 Jul 202625 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,497 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2015 2 Jul 202626 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,825 MI
2 Jul 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,825 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 2 Jul 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,874 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 2 Jul 20262 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,863 MI
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GV08JBU was registered on 2008-04-12
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