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GV08RVK
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08RVK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
8 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,268 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,049 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025 26 Jun 202624 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,391 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023 26 Jun 202621 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,246 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,799 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 26 Jun 202612 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,141 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 26 Jun 202619 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,560 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 26 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,011 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 26 Jun 202616 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 26 Jun 202616 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,019 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 26 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,807 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,185 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 26 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,861 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013 26 Jun 20267 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,972 MI
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GV08RVK was registered on 2008-05-20
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