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GV08LGX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GV08LGX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,205 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025 17 Jun 20262 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,924 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front brake disc(s) worn slightly inner facing edges
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,465 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2023 17 Jun 202628 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,510 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Slight Leak Of Grease
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,509 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
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Slight Leak Of Grease
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,482 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,200 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,171 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn and Cracked on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,715 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,671 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 17 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,671 MI
17 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,823 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,342 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 17 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,539 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 17 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,539 MI
17 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,438 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 17 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,803 MI
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GV08LGX was registered on 2008-04-29
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