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GV08LGE
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08LGE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 16 Jan 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 207,052 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 207,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 187,456 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- tpms light on
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,843 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,899 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 167,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,219 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,133 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brakes /steering/suspension/fuel system/electrical equipment /vehicle structure
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brakes /steering/suspension/fuel system/electrical equipment /vehicle structure
1 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,535 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 17 Jun 20261 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,369 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018 17 Jun 20269 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,744 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017 17 Jun 20269 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,744 MI
17 Jun 202620 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,941 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 17 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,134 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016 17 Jun 20266 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,543 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,131 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 17 Jun 202610 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,204 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2013 17 Jun 202612 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,295 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 17 Jun 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!
GV08LGE was registered on 2008-05-19
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