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GV08JCJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GV08JCJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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34 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,969 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow from flexypipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from mirror ()
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Lens broken / lamp has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure Headlamp insecure / lower mounting broken (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow from flexypipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item removed from mirror ()
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,737 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,367 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,096 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,482 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,401 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,881 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,283 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre perishing on sidewall
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,764 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 3 Jul 20265 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,240 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,503 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 3 Jul 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,472 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 3 Jul 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,981 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 3 Jul 202625 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 20,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,859 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 3 Jul 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,094 MI
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GV08JCJ was registered on 2008-04-07
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