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GV08LGU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GV08LGU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,270 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022 17 Jun 20266 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,300 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021 17 Jun 202616 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,285 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,005 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- nearside reverse light inoperative
- centre rear seat belt clasp casing damage
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- centre rear seat belt clasp casing damage
- nearside reverse light inoperative
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,006 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 17 Jun 202614 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,717 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
1 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,030 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 17 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,484 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 17 Jun 202622 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,939 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GV08LGU was registered on 2008-04-30
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