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HT08EXS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration HT08EXS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 31 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,415 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,548 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,500 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024 5 Jul 202620 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,500 MI
5 Jul 202628 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023 5 Jul 20264 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,613 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread, centre @ 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of tread , centre tread @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged and cable tied to strut
- high travel on handbrake
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 ON LIMIT REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,732 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear lamp illuminated
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,175 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,946 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,070 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
27 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,070 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,263 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 5 Jul 202629 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,775 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 5 Jul 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,608 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 5 Jul 202623 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,588 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 5 Jul 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,874 MI
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HT08EXS was registered on 2008-08-05
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