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GV08RVF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08RVF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
14
Passes
3
Failures
82.35%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,646 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,816 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,283 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,997 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,380 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,496 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021 26 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,648 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/w (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,442 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking 205/55R16 91V
- Offside Rear tyre cracking 205/55R16 91V
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Inner tyre bald on edge 205/55R16 91V
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,472 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,222 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,400 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,832 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 26 Jun 20269 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,854 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2013 26 Jun 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,923 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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GV08RVF was registered on 2008-05-19
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