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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LB08CWG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,273 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,973 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025 6 Jun 20261 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose in taper (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,294 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2024 6 Jun 202629 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,281 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2023 6 Jun 202628 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,552 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2022 6 Jun 202622 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,533 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,162 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,853 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202624 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,538 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres have low inner tread & age cracked
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,752 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs slightly worn
- both rear tyre wearing slightly inner edges
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyre wearing slightly inner edges
- front brake discs slightly worn
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,277 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
21 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,456 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,724 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013 6 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,243 MI
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LB08CWG was registered on 2008-05-23
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