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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08MGJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,108 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,090 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,088 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
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,051 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,641 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,834 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 27 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,678 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021 27 Jun 20263 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,597 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 27 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,763 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,973 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,868 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,467 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,479 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,049 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,243 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,932 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 27 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!
GV08MGJ was registered on 2008-04-14
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