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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08OZF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 219,775 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill and lower portion of rear arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 219,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of offside sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn heavily and lumpy on inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn heavily and lumpy on inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill and lower portion of rear arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 208,216 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024 26 Jun 202612 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,718 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front suspension lower arm ball joint covers deteriorating.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 191,932 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 191,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 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)
- Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 187,007 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 187,007 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,555 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre too 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 173,751 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 173,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,669 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 26 Jun 202616 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,669 MI
26 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,351 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 26 Jun 20269 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,496 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
18 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,315 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 26 Jun 202618 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,731 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 26 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,883 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 26 Jun 202610 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,527 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GV08OZF was registered on 2008-05-19
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