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GV08RWE
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration GV08RWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,649 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,730 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,373 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Under trays fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Fog light lens smashed
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,801 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,596 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,183 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022 27 Jun 202611 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,251 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021 27 Jun 202616 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,660 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyre walls perished
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,226 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2019 27 Jun 202610 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,108 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018 27 Jun 202611 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,148 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 27 Jun 202620 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,491 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016 27 Jun 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 22,491 MI
27 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,373 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 20,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 18,033 MI
27 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,033 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,566 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 13,566 MI
27 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 13,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,035 MI
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GV08RWE was registered on 2008-05-09
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