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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GV08WCO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 05 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,763 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025 25 Jun 202624 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,130 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,515 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,072 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,983 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,368 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 25 Jun 202623 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 48,368 MI
25 Jun 202627 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,134 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,134 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,710 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,401 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017 25 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,550 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2016 25 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,359 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015 25 Jun 202625 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 26,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
30 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,796 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014 25 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,872 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 25 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,837 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012 25 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 20,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,965 MI
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GV08WCO was registered on 2008-05-28
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