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GV08WCE
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration GV08WCE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 170,503 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,757 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024 25 Jun 202611 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,565 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,745 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Offside rear tyre uneven wear
- Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Offside rear tyre uneven wear
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,690 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021 25 Jun 20263 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,469 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020 25 Jun 20264 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,070 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,059 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- both wiper blades deteriorating
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- both wiper blades deteriorating
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,817 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory 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)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,627 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 25 Jun 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,356 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 25 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,006 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,735 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 25 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,356 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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GV08WCE was registered on 2008-05-23
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