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GV08MHY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08MHY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 29 May 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
30 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,206 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026 26 Jun 202630 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 166,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,190 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,196 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2023 26 Jun 202630 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,389 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,844 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,844 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,669 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- tail gate open warning illuminated on dash
- brake discs worn/lipped
- rear tyres are perished
- rear wiper inoperative
- slight brake bind near side rear
13 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under rear bumper (4.11 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake discs worn/lipped
- tail gate open warning illuminated on dash
- slight brake bind near side rear
- rear wiper inoperative
- rear tyres are perished
- indicator tele tail constantly illuminated on dash !!!!!!!!!
- cooling fan running constantly !!!
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,912 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019 26 Jun 20265 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,959 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 26 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,727 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017 26 Jun 20261 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,992 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 26 Jun 20262 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,438 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,438 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,893 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,504 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013 26 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,729 MI
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GV08MHY was registered on 2008-05-15
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