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HT08JLO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration HT08JLO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 171,369 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,894 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,201 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,435 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,129 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,108 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2022 6 Jul 20263 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,046 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 6 Jul 20263 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,461 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Both Rear Tyres Perished/Cracked
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,685 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019 6 Jul 20261 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,393 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018 6 Jul 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,458 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 6 Jul 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,972 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 6 Jul 202630 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,397 MI
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HT08JLO was registered on 2008-07-24
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