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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08JDJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 29 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,631 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2026 3 Jul 20268 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,814 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,844 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,844 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,888 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022 3 Jul 202621 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,590 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021 3 Jul 202620 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,488 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,589 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019 3 Jul 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,179 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,179 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,271 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017 3 Jul 202614 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,913 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
14 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 91h (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,238 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 3 Jul 202624 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,446 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014 3 Jul 202612 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,742 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013 3 Jul 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,736 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 3 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV08JDJ was registered on 2008-04-18
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