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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LB08CGF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,082 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,977 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024 7 Jun 202616 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,844 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023 7 Jun 20263 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,570 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,570 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,662 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020 7 Jun 20269 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (ply exposed on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,061 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 7 Jun 202610 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,733 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,959 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,641 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,448 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,963 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 7 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,006 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 24,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
17 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,124 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LB08CGF was registered on 2008-06-06
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