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GV08LGW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GV08LGW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 202,435 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 202,435 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 199,853 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025 17 Jun 202614 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 199,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,532 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,009 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
28 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,307 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,154 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020 17 Jun 202610 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,578 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019 17 Jun 202610 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,987 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 17 Jun 202612 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,638 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,654 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 17 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,095 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 17 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,382 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 17 Jun 202617 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,131 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,254 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 17 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,737 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 17 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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GV08LGW was registered on 2008-04-29
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