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HT57ECJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration HT57ECJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- raer axle beam surface corrosion
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak ()
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,933 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024 20 Jun 202611 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,235 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,703 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,659 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,152 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
1 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,101 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,012 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,790 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- engine cover fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
8 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,790 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- engine cover fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,305 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
21 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,565 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,124 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,812 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,812 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,016 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT57ECJ was registered on 2008-02-27
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