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GV08OZB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GV08OZB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 27 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 221,709 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer sill cover slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Driver door handle slightly sticking
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 210,105 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- headlamp lenses slightly deteriorating
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 210,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- headlamp lenses slightly deteriorating
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 198,765 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,447 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 187,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,320 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorating
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
19 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorating
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,086 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,056 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,292 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
23 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,250 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 27 Jun 202621 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,991 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018 27 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,923 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 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)
10 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Advisory 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,133 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 27 Jun 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,166 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 27 Jun 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,324 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 27 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,639 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- 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)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,639 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,478 MI
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GV08OZB was registered on 2008-05-19
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